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A.C.G.C. Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 851 students in A.C.G.C. 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 A.C.G.C. Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
851 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
A.C.G.C. 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
723 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
73
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,566 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,248
$17,860
Spending / Student
$26,566
$18,586
Best A.C.G.C. Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27250 Minnesota Hwy 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
A.c.g.c. Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27250 Minnesota Highway 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4700
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to A.C.G.C. Public School District?
A.C.G.C. Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 851 students.
What is the rank of A.C.G.C. Public School District?
A.C.G.C. Public School District is ranked #346 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in A.C.G.C. Public School District?
85% of A.C.G.C. Public School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of A.C.G.C. Public School District?
A.C.G.C. Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is A.C.G.C. Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,566 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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