Caledonia Public School District

511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921-1052
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Caledonia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in Caledonia 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 Caledonia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
730 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Caledonia 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#71 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Caledonia Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Caledonia Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Caledonia Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Caledonia Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Caledonia Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
8 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
686 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
10
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
55
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,010 is higher 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 $14,473 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Caledonia Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Caledonia Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,010
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Caledonia Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,473
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Caledonia Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Caledonia Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Caledonia Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Caledonia Public School District?
Caledonia Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 730 students.
What is the rank of Caledonia Public School District?
Caledonia Public School District is ranked #68 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia Public School District?
94% of Caledonia Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caledonia Public School District?
Caledonia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Caledonia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,473 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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