Top Rankings
Springfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 591 students in Springfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Springfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
591 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Springfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 527 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
4 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
496 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
33
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,596 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 $14,486 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,596
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,486
$18,586
Best Springfield Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Springfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District is ranked #16 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Public School District?
84% of Springfield Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Springfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,486 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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