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Glencoe-Silver Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,433 students in Glencoe-Silver Lake 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 Glencoe-Silver Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
357 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
12%
# Black Students
10 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,017 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
71%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
86
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,115
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,629
$18,580
Best Glencoe-Silver Lake School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Grades: 3-6
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Grades: 7-8
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,433 students.
What is the rank of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District is ranked #280 out of 522 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
71% of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Glencoe-Silver Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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