South Koochiching School District

11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661-0465
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 284 students in South Koochiching School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
284 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

South Koochiching School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#368 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Koochiching   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Koochiching   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Koochiching   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Koochiching   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
46 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
225 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
16
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,053 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,687 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Koochiching   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of South Koochiching   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,053
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Koochiching   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,687
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Koochiching   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Koochiching School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northome Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Indus Secondary
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8560 State Highway 11 Se
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Northome Secondary
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Indus Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8560 State Highway 11 Se
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District manages 4 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District is ranked #340 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
79% of South Koochiching School District students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is South Koochiching School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,687 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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