Top Rankings
Albert Lea Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,460 students in Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
3,460 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Albert Lea 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 78% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#344 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
375 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
11%
7%
# Hispanic Students
841 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
11%
# Black Students
109 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
1,991 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
238
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
285
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,143 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,055
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,143
$18,586
Best Albert Lea Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Halverson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Sibley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Grades: 6-7
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Albert Lea Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Grades: 8-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albert Lea Public School District?
Albert Lea Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,460 students.
What is the rank of Albert Lea Public School District?
Albert Lea Public School District is ranked #354 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea Public School District?
58% of Albert Lea Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albert Lea Public School District?
Albert Lea Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Albert Lea Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,143 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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