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East Grand Forks School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,889 students in East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,889 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
East Grand Forks 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
28 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
167 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
1,387 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
73%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
153
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,298 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,804
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,298
$18,586
Best East Grand Forks School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
East Grand Forks Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 4th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Grades: 3-5
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Grand Forks School District?
East Grand Forks School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,889 students.
What is the rank of East Grand Forks School District?
East Grand Forks School District is ranked #203 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Grand Forks School District?
73% of East Grand Forks School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Grand Forks School District?
East Grand Forks School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is East Grand Forks School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,298 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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