Top Rankings
Marshall County Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 459 students in Marshall County Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Marshall County Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less 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
459 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marshall County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
4 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
432 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
34
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,562 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,832
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,562
$18,580
Best Marshall County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newfolden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Minnesota Ave W
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8805
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8805
Grades: 3-6
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Minnesota Ave W
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Melgaard St
Viking, MN 56760
(218) 523-4425
Viking, MN 56760
(218) 523-4425
Grades: PK-2
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County Central Schools School District?
Marshall County Central Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County Central Schools School District?
Marshall County Central Schools School District is ranked #210 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County Central Schools School District?
94% of Marshall County Central Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County Central Schools School District?
Marshall County Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall County Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,562 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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