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Park Rapids 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 8 public schools serving 1,765 students in Park Rapids Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Park Rapids Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
8 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,765 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Park Rapids Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 65-69% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
# American Indian Students
45 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
9 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,440 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
118
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,424 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 $13,569 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,424
$17,860
Spending / Student
$13,569
$18,586
Best Park Rapids Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Grades: PK-4
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Park Rapids Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Grades: 5-8
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Frank White Education Center
Magnet School
301 Huntsinger Ave.
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Rapids Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle School
Magnet School
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,765 students.
What is the rank of Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District is ranked #330 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Park Rapids Public School District?
82% of Park Rapids Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Park Rapids Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,569 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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