Top Rankings
Pine Island 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,541 students in Pine Island 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 Pine Island Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,541 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pine Island 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
19 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
32 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,392 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
136
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,042 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,285 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,042
$17,860
Spending / Student
$12,285
$18,586
Best Pine Island Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Island Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8749 County Road 5
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Grades: PK-4
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Island Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Grades: 5-8
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Island High School Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
223 1st Avenue Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8326
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8326
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Island Public School District?
Pine Island Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,541 students.
What is the rank of Pine Island Public School District?
Pine Island Public School District is ranked #77 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Island Public School District?
91% of Pine Island Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Island Public School District?
Pine Island Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Pine Island Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,285 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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