For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 650 students in Mahnomen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mahnomen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
650 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mahnomen 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 40-44% has increased from 30-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#455 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
443 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
68%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
63 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
10%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
29
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,072 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,891 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,072
$17,854
Spending / Student
$17,891
$18,580
Best Mahnomen Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Mahnomen Secondary
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District is ranked #473 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen Public School District?
68% of Mahnomen Public School District students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mahnomen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,891 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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