Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 880 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
880 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
A.C.G.C. Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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
0.30
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
731 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
83%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
74
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,691 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM

Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,680
$17,854

Spending / Student
$25,691
$18,580

Best A.C.G.C. Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A.c.g.c. Elementary 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
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
(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
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
A.c.g.c. Secondary
(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
| 389 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 880 students.
What is the rank of A.C.G.C. Public School District?
A.C.G.C. Public School District is ranked #345 out of 522 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?
83% of A.C.G.C. Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is A.C.G.C. Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,691 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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