Top Rankings
Jordan 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,845 students in Jordan 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 Jordan Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,845 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jordan 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.58
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
31 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
61 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
1,407 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
133
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,015 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 $13,965 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,015
$17,860
Spending / Student
$13,965
$18,586
Best Jordan Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Grades: PK-4
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Jordan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Grades: PK
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jordan Public School District?
Jordan Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,845 students.
What is the rank of Jordan Public School District?
Jordan Public School District is ranked #78 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jordan Public School District?
76% of Jordan Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jordan Public School District?
Jordan Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Jordan Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,965 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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