Top Rankings
Mora Public 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,642 students in Mora Public 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 Mora Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,642 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mora Public 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
# American Indian Students
31 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
27 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
17 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,435 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
130
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,586 is equal to the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,757
$17,860
Spending / Student
$18,586
$18,586
Best Mora Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 9th St N
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 832 students
Rank: #22.
Mora Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Maple Ave E
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mora Public School District?
Mora Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,642 students.
What is the rank of Mora Public School District?
Mora Public School District is ranked #71 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mora Public School District?
87% of Mora Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mora Public School District?
Mora Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Mora Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,586 is equal to the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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