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St. Francis Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,301 students in St. Francis Area Schools 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 St. Francis Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
4,301 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
St. Francis Area Schools 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 90% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
30 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
210 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
52 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,524 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
313
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
318
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
283
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
325
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
310
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
322
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
344
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
346
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
393
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,229 in this school district is less 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 $17,536 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,229
$17,887
Spending / Student
$17,536
$18,614
Best St. Francis Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22919 St. Francis Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8671
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8671
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
St. Francis High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 Bridge St
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21108 Ne Polk St
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
East Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21210 Polk St Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Saints Online High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #66.
St. Francis Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23026 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8501
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #77.
Saints Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Grades: PK
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Restore Program
Special Education School
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saints Guided Studies
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 15
Special Education School
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Grades: 12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Francis Area Schools School District?
St. Francis Area Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,301 students.
What is the rank of St. Francis Area Schools School District?
St. Francis Area Schools School District is ranked #314 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francis Area Schools School District?
82% of St. Francis Area Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Francis Area Schools School District?
St. Francis Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Francis Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,536 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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