Top Rankings
Hermantown Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,138 students in Hermantown Community Schools 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 Hermantown Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,138 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hermantown Community Schools 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
35 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
19 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,918 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
141
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,856 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 $12,830 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,856
$17,860
Spending / Student
$12,830
$18,586
Best Hermantown Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermantown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Grades: K-4
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Hermantown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Hermantown Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hermantown Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4333 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563
Grades: PK
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermantown Community Schools School District?
Hermantown Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,138 students.
What is the rank of Hermantown Community Schools School District?
Hermantown Community Schools School District is ranked #63 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermantown Community Schools School District?
90% of Hermantown Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermantown Community Schools School District?
Hermantown Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Hermantown Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,830 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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