Top Rankings
St. Francis Area Schools 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 14 public schools serving 4,312 students in St. Francis Area Schools 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 St. Francis Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,312 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
St. Francis Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.58
# American Indian Students
27 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
251 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
58 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,480 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
81%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
286 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
296
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
321
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
282
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
329
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
296
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
327
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
378
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,190 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 $17,491 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,190
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,491
$18,586
Best St. Francis Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Francis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22919 St. Francis Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8671
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8671
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21108 Ne Polk St
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Grades: K-5
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
St. Francis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 Bridge St
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #55.
East Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21210 Polk St Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Saints Online Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
Rank: #77.
Saints Online High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #88.
St. Francis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23026 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8501
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #99.
Saints Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Restore Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saints Guided Studies
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Saints Online Elementary School
Magnet School
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: K-5
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 15
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7046
Grades: 12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Francis Area Schools School District?
St. Francis Area Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,312 students.
What is the rank of St. Francis Area Schools School District?
St. Francis Area Schools School District is ranked #263 out of 527 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 St. Francis Area Schools School District?
81% of St. Francis Area Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Francis Area Schools School District?
St. Francis Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Francis Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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