Vermilion Country School District

1 Enterprise Drive
Tower, MN 55790-0629
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Vermilion Country School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 46 students in Vermilion Country School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Vermilion Country School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,717 Schools
# Students
46 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Vermilion Country 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#315 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Vermilion Country   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vermilion Country   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.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermilion Country   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%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vermilion Country   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.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Vermilion Country   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
n/a
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
33 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$622,000
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Vermilion Country   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
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Vermilion Country   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 (14-15)
$18,948
$12,051
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Vermilion Country   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Spending / Student (14-15)
$27,121
$11,992
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Vermilion Country   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

Best Vermilion Country School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vermilion Country School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vermilion Country School District?
Vermilion Country School District manages 1 public schools serving 46 students.
What is the rank of Vermilion Country School District?
Vermilion Country School District is ranked #317 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion Country School District?
72% of Vermilion Country School District students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermilion Country School District?
Vermilion Country School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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