For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,107 students in St. James Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. James Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
1,107 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St. James 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
7 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
639 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
448 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
40%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
82
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,337 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 $15,672 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,337
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,672
$18,586
Best St. James Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Armstrong School
Magnet School
500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. James Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District is ranked #300 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.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Public School District?
58% of St. James Public School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. James Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,672 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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