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Aitkin Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,028 students in Aitkin Public 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 Aitkin Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,028 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Aitkin Public 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 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
14 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
4 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
7 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
943 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
78
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,707 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,900
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,707
$18,586
Best Aitkin Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rippleside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Aitkin Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aitkin Public School District?
Aitkin Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,028 students.
What is the rank of Aitkin Public School District?
Aitkin Public School District is ranked #101 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%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin Public School District?
92% of Aitkin Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aitkin Public School District?
Aitkin Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Aitkin Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,707 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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