For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Truman Public 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 Truman Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
246 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Truman 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
215 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
23
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,394 is higher 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 $17,037 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,394
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,037
$18,586
Best Truman Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Truman Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Truman Public School District?
Truman Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Truman Public School District?
Truman Public School District is ranked #384 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 Truman Public School District?
87% of Truman Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Truman Public School District?
Truman Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Truman Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,037 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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