Top Rankings
South Koochiching School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 265 students in South Koochiching School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in South Koochiching School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority 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
265 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
South Koochiching 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
34 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
216 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
81%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
11
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,706 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,313 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,706
$17,860
Spending / Student
$24,313
$18,586
Best South Koochiching School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Indus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8560 State Highway 11 Se
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Indus Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8560 State Highway 11 Se
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Northome Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District manages 4 public schools serving 265 students.
What is the rank of South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District is ranked #385 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Koochiching School District?
81% of South Koochiching School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Koochiching School District?
South Koochiching School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is South Koochiching School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,313 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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