Top Rankings
Carlton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 342 students in Carlton Public 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 Carlton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
342 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Carlton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
37 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
267 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
18
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,506 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,254 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,506
$17,860
Spending / Student
$18,254
$18,586
Best Carlton Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Carlton Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District is ranked #342 out of 527 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton Public School District?
78% of Carlton Public School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Carlton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,254 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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