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Duluth Public Schools Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 762 students in Duluth Public Schools Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Duluth Public Schools Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and 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
762 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
71%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,852 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,507 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,852
$17,854
Spending / Student
$25,507
$18,580
Best Duluth Public Schools Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Primary/el Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Grades: K-8
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 762 students.
What is the rank of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District is ranked #355 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
71% of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Duluth Public Schools Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,507 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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