Top Rankings
Avalon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in Avalon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Avalon School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
248 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Avalon School District, which is ranked within the top 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 70-79% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
11%
# Black Students
12 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
161 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,516 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,516
$17,860
Spending / Student
$16,714
$18,586
Best Avalon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avalon School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Avalon Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Glendale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avalon School District?
Avalon School District manages 2 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Avalon School District?
Avalon School District is ranked #222 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avalon School District?
65% of Avalon School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avalon School District?
Avalon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Avalon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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