Top Rankings
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 736 students in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. 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 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to 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
736 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
179 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
25%
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
455 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
45
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,209 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,705 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,209
$17,860
Spending / Student
$22,705
$18,586
Best Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.h.a. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District manages 2 public schools serving 736 students.
What is the rank of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District is ranked #385 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
62% of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District?
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,705 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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