Top Rankings
North Branch Area 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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,744 students in North Branch Area 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 North Branch Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian 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
7 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,744 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
North Branch Area 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
167 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
25 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,284 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
83%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
171
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
213
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
268
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,444 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,013
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,444
$18,580
Best North Branch Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: 1-5
| 945 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #55.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1225
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1225
Grades: PK-K
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Branch Area School District?
North Branch Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,744 students.
What is the rank of North Branch Area School District?
North Branch Area School District is ranked #224 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch Area School District?
83% of North Branch Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Branch Area School District?
North Branch Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is North Branch Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,444 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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