Top Rankings
Holdingford Public 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,082 students in Holdingford Public 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 Holdingford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,082 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Holdingford Public 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,040 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
84
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,137 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,039
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,137
$18,586
Best Holdingford Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdingford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Holdingford Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holdingford Public School District?
Holdingford Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,082 students.
What is the rank of Holdingford Public School District?
Holdingford Public School District is ranked #60 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holdingford Public School District?
96% of Holdingford Public School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holdingford Public School District?
Holdingford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Holdingford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,137 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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