For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 518 students in Bertha-Hewitt 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 Bertha-Hewitt Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
518 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bertha-Hewitt 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,710 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 $19,817 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,710
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,817
$18,580
Best Bertha-Hewitt Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bertha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Central Ave S
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Bertha Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Central Ave S
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
Bertha-Hewitt Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 518 students.
What is the rank of Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
Bertha-Hewitt Public School District is ranked #121 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
93% of Bertha-Hewitt Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
Bertha-Hewitt Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Bertha-Hewitt Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,817 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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