Top Rankings
Crookston Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,135 students in Crookston Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Crookston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
6 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,135 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Crookston 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
82 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
2%
# Asian Students
11 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
270 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
11%
# Black Students
28 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
698 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
90
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,804 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,569
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,804
$18,586
Best Crookston Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Grades: 1-6
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Crookston Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 7-12
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK-K
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crookston Public School District?
Crookston Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,135 students.
What is the rank of Crookston Public School District?
Crookston Public School District is ranked #300 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston Public School District?
62% of Crookston Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crookston Public School District?
Crookston Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Crookston Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,804 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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