For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 650 students in Mahnomen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mahnomen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
650 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mahnomen Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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 40-44% has increased from 30-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#455 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
% American Indian
68%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
10%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,072 is higher 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 $17,891 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,072
$17,854
Spending / Student
$17,891
$18,580
Best Mahnomen Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Mahnomen Secondary
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District is ranked #473 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen Public School District?
68% of Mahnomen Public School District students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mahnomen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,891 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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