Top Rankings
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 276 students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools 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 Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
276 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,971 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,917 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,971
$17,854
Spending / Student
$22,917
$18,580
Best Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Lincoln Ave
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-3314
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-3314
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Stephen Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Ave
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District is ranked #131 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
90% of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,917 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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