For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 367 students in Laporte Public 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 Laporte Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
367 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laporte Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
% American Indian
13%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,921 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 $14,343 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,921
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,343
$18,580
Best Laporte Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laporte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Laporte Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 367 students.
What is the rank of Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District is ranked #414 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte Public School District?
77% of Laporte Public School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Laporte Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 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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