Delano Public School District

700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328-9183
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,448 students in Delano Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Delano Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2,448 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Delano Public School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#5 out of 527 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Delano Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delano 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.
74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delano 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.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Delano 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.
98%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Delano Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
31 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
16 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,245 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
28
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
178
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,035 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 $14,320 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
$37 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Delano 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
$35 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Delano 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
$15,035
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Delano 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
$14,320
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Delano 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 Delano Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Grades: 4-6
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Delano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,209 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Delano Public School District?
Delano Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,448 students.
What is the rank of Delano Public School District?
Delano Public School District is ranked #4 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Public School District?
92% of Delano Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Public School District?
Delano Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Delano Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,320 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: 2,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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