St. Peter Public School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in St. Peter Public School District, serving 2,255 students. St. Peter Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in St. Peter Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in St. Peter Public School District are North Elementary School, St. Peter High School and St. Peter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | St. Peter Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.stpeterschools.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (507) 934-5703 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,255 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 133 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- St. Peter Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 524 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 30 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 304 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 13% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 215 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 10% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 1,641 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 73% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 61 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 75 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 153 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 159 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 145 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 170 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 166 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 155 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 170 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 184 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 169 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 196 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 182 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 159 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 172 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,913 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $28,922 is higher than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $31 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $65 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,913 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $28,922 | $14,606 |
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St. Peter Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- North Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30%815 N 9th St10
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Grades: 2-4 | 481 students
- St. Peter High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%2121 West Broadway Avenue10
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Grades: 9-12 | 676 students
- St. Peter Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 61%Rank:5/Bottom 50%100 Lincoln Dr10
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Grades: 5-8 | 671 students
- Hoffman Learning Center Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2001 Sheppard Dr10
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Grades: 5-12 | 24 students
- Mn Security Hospital Yaap Alternative School2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Grades: 7-12 | 2 students
- Rock Bend High School Alc Alternative School801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
- St. Peter Alc Alternative School100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Grades: 7-12 | n/a student
- St. Peter Ecse Special Education School100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Grades: PK | 75 students
- South Elementary Center1405 S 7th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Grades: K-1 | 312 students
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