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Adrian Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 585 students in Adrian Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Adrian Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
585 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adrian Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,921 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,043
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,921
$18,580
Best Adrian Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Adrian Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Adrian Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adrian Public School District?
Adrian Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Adrian Public School District?
Adrian Public School District is ranked #122 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian Public School District?
83% of Adrian Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adrian Public School District?
Adrian Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Adrian Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,921 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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