Top Rankings
Belle Plaine Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,549 students in Belle Plaine Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Belle Plaine Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
7 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,549 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Belle Plaine Public 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
21 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
37 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,298 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
116
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,589
$17,860
Spending / Student
$12,281
$18,586
Best Belle Plaine Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Grades: 3-6
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 7-8
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,549 students.
What is the rank of Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District is ranked #174 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine Public School District?
84% of Belle Plaine Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Belle Plaine Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 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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