Top Rankings
Nerstrand Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 98 students in Nerstrand Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Nerstrand Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,732 Schools
# Students
98 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nerstrand Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
3%
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 $18,571 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,520 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,571
$17,854
Spending / Student
$31,520
$18,580
Best Nerstrand Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nerstrand Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 S 2nd St
Nerstrand, MN 55053
(507) 333-6850
Nerstrand, MN 55053
(507) 333-6850
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District is ranked #206 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nerstrand Charter School District?
93% of Nerstrand Charter School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nerstrand Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,520 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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