For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,066 students in Blue Earth Area 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 Blue Earth Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,066 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Blue Earth Area 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
11%
# Black Students
8 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
840 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
25 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
82
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,106 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,812 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,106
$17,860
Spending / Student
$13,812
$18,586
Best Blue Earth Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Grades: 8-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Grades: 6-7
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,066 students.
What is the rank of Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District is ranked #347 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth Area School District?
79% of Blue Earth Area School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Blue Earth Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,812 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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