For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 347 students in Laporte Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Laporte Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
347 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Laporte Public School District, 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 60-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#408 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
43 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
269 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
26
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,896 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,170 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,896
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,170
$18,586
Best Laporte Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laporte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Laporte Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Laporte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 347 students.
What is the rank of Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District is ranked #416 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte Public School District?
78% of Laporte Public School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Laporte Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,170 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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