Ada-Borup-West School District

604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510-1027
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Ada-Borup-West School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 685 students in Ada-Borup-West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Ada-Borup-West School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
685 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Ada-Borup-West School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#101 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
45%
61%
51%
56%
41%
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.58
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
543 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
53
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
57
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Ada-Borup-West School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada-borup-west Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Ada-borup-west Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ada-Borup-West School District?
Ada-Borup-West School District manages 2 public schools serving 685 students.
What is the rank of Ada-Borup-West School District?
Ada-Borup-West School District is ranked #93 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ada-Borup-West School District?
79% of Ada-Borup-West School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ada-Borup-West School District?
Ada-Borup-West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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