Top Rankings
Houston Public 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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,000 students in Houston Public 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 Houston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,000 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Houston Public 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 55% has increased from 46% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
55%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
27 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
38 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
243 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
1,363 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
68%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
97
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,213 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,801 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,213
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,801
$18,580
Best Houston Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 7-12
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houston Public School District?
Houston Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,000 students.
What is the rank of Houston Public School District?
Houston Public School District is ranked #268 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houston Public School District?
68% of Houston Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston Public School District?
Houston Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Houston Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,801 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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