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Yellow Medicine East School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in Yellow Medicine East School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Yellow Medicine East School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
605 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yellow Medicine East School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#376 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
% American Indian
8%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
68%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,636 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,582 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,636
$17,752
Spending / Student
$22,582
$18,474
Best Yellow Medicine East School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: 6-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yellow Medicine East School District?
Yellow Medicine East School District manages 2 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Yellow Medicine East School District?
Yellow Medicine East School District is ranked #271 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine East School District?
68% of Yellow Medicine East School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yellow Medicine East School District?
Yellow Medicine East School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Yellow Medicine East School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,582 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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