Top Rankings
Melrose Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,277 students in Melrose Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Melrose Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,277 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Melrose Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
377 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
880 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
87
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,397 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,848
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,397
$18,586
Best Melrose Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melrose Public School District?
Melrose Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,277 students.
What is the rank of Melrose Public School District?
Melrose Public School District is ranked #216 out of 527 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Public School District?
69% of Melrose Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melrose Public School District?
Melrose Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Melrose Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,397 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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