Milaca Public School District

500 Hwy 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353-1147
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Milaca Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,684 students in Milaca 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 Milaca Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,684 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Milaca 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#216 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Milaca Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Milaca Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Milaca Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Milaca Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Milaca Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.58
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
7 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,548 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
59
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
115
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,710 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,308 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Milaca Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Milaca Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,710
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Milaca Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,308
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Milaca Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Milaca Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Hwy 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Grades: PK-6
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Milaca Secondary High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Hwy 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Grades: 7-12
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Milaca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca 7-12 Online
Magnet School
500 Hwy 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca K-6 Online
Magnet School
500 Highway 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7194
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Milaca Public School District?
Milaca Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,684 students.
What is the rank of Milaca Public School District?
Milaca Public School District is ranked #218 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milaca Public School District?
92% of Milaca Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milaca Public School District?
Milaca Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Milaca Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,308 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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