Top Rankings
Intermediate School District 917 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 668 students in Intermediate School District 917. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Intermediate School District 917 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
668 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Intermediate School District 917, which is ranked within the bottom 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 47% has decreased from 48% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Graduation Rate
47%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
26 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
11%
# Black Students
105 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
16%
12%
# White Students
348 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
52%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
5
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $63,618 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $64,608 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$63,618
$17,860
Spending / Student
$64,608
$18,586
Best Intermediate School District 917 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 438-4980
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
917 Dash
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Dakota Cty. Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Grades: 8-12
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
West Heights Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Marie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5570
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
917 Paces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #88.
Tea
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #99.
917 Sun
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Biscayne Ave
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
917 Transitional Education Serv Alt
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1300 145th St E
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Customized Alternative Solutions Fo
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edop Dcals Extended Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1300 145th St E
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Chance
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Heights Extended Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5571
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5571
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917 manages 15 public schools serving 668 students.
What is the rank of Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917 is ranked #438 out of 527 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Intermediate School District 917?
52% of Intermediate School District 917 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917 has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Intermediate School District 917's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $64,608 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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