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South Koochiching School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 182 students in South Koochiching School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in South Koochiching School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
182 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Koochiching School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
% American Indian
22%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,973 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,401 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,973
$17,854
Spending / Student
$35,401
$18,580
Best South Koochiching School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District manages 2 public schools serving 182 students.
What is the rank of South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District is ranked #382 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Koochiching School District?
70% of South Koochiching School District students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is South Koochiching School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,401 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
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