St. Cloud Public School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 20 public schools in St. Cloud Public School District, serving 10,096 students. St. Cloud Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in St. Cloud Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in St. Cloud Public School District are Clearview Elementary School, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | St. Cloud Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.isd742.org |
| School District Phone Number | (320) 370-8000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 20 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 10,096 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 669 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- St. Cloud Public 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 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 70% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #384 out of 524 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 71% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 63 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 309 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 600 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 3,725 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 37% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 4,795 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 47% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 604 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 444 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 706 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 690 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 687 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 665 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 683 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 692 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 674 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 707 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 778 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 746 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 852 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 819 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 953 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,182 is higher than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,315 is higher than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $153 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $175 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,182 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,315 | $14,606 |
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St. Cloud Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Clearview Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%7310 Hwy 2410
Clear Lake, MN 55319
(320) 743-2241
Grades: K-5 | 423 students
- Oak Hill Community Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50%2600 County Rd 13610
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-7936
Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
- Westwood Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%5800 Ridgewood Rd10
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 253-1350
Grades: K-5 | 461 students
- Kennedy Community School Math: 55% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%1300 Jade Rd10
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7791
Grades: PK-8 | 799 students
- Technical Senior High School Math: 42% | Reading: 45%Rank:3/Bottom 50%233 12th Ave S10
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 252-2231
Grades: 9-12 | 1,528 student
- South Junior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1120 15th Ave S10
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-1322
Grades: 6-8 | 994 students
- Madison Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2805 9th St N10
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-4665
Grades: PK-5 | 699 students
- Apollo Senior High School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1000 44th Ave N10
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 253-1600
Grades: 9-12 | 1,426 student
- North Junior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1212 N 29th Ave10
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2159
Grades: 6-8 | 858 students
- Discovery Community Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%700 S 7th St10
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-7770
Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%336 5th Ave Se10
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 251-6343
Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
- Talahi Community Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1321 University Dr Se10
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 251-7551
Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
- Roosevelt Education Center Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3015 3rd St N10
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 257-0080
Grades: K-12 | 40 students
- St Cloud Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%216 N 8th Ave10
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 203-8470
Grades: 7-12 | 279 students
- Riverwoods School Non-residential Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1726 7th Ave S10
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12 | 49 students
- Ec Sp Ed At Colts Academy Special Education School124 1st Avenue Se
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 253-5828
Grades: PK | 176 students
- St. Cloud Group Home Alternative School
Reading: PS%1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: 7-12 | 7 students
- St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res Alternative School1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-1548
Grades: PK-12 | 23 students
- St Cloud Hospital Progs-residential Alternative School1406 6th Ave No
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12 | 17 students
- Special Education Facilities Special Education School1000 44th Ave N Ste 100
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 253-9333
Grades: PK-12 | 83 students
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