Top Rankings
St. Louis County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,014 students in St. Louis County 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. Louis County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,707 Schools
# Students
2,014 Students
868,494 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
54,245 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
St. Louis County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 526 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
201 Students
15,180 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
91,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
101,273 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,556 Students
547,655 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
889 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
51,894 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
21,784
# Students in K Grade:
98
62,431
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
60,204
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
62,291
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
61,974
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
62,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
61,960
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,145 is higher than the state median of $17,902. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,974 is higher than the state median of $18,629. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,145
$17,902
Spending / Student
$20,974
$18,629
Best St. Louis County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Tower-soudan Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 N 2nd St
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
South Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Babbitt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Dr
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Cherry Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
North Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
South Ridge Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Range Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Dr
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Louis County School District?
St. Louis County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,014 students.
What is the rank of St. Louis County School District?
St. Louis County School District is ranked #337 out of 526 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County School District?
77% of St. Louis County School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Louis County School District?
St. Louis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Louis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,974 is higher than the state median of $18,629. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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