Top Rankings
Minnewaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,347 students in Minnewaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Minnewaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
7 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,347 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Minnewaska School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
12 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
9 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,259 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
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
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
92
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,202 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,953
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,202
$18,586
Best Minnewaska School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 4-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 4th St Se
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Grades: K-3
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Minnewaska Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Minnewaska Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
409 Se 4th St
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnewaska School District?
Minnewaska School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,347 students.
What is the rank of Minnewaska School District?
Minnewaska School District is ranked #96 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnewaska School District?
93% of Minnewaska School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnewaska School District?
Minnewaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Minnewaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,202 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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