Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District

500 School St
Stephen, MN 56757-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 276 students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
276 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 523 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#42 out of 527 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
250 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
19
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,971 is higher than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,917 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,971
$17,744
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,917
$18,465
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
705 Lincoln Ave
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-3314
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Stephen Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 School Ave
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District is ranked #46 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
90% of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,917 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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