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Butterfield-Odin Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 210 students in Butterfield-Odin Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Butterfield-Odin Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
210 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butterfield-Odin Public Schools, 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
66%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
30%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,881 is higher than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,976 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,881
$17,866
Spending / Student
$16,976
$18,593
Best Butterfield-Odin Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Butterfield Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butterfield-Odin Public Schools?
Butterfield-Odin Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 210 students.
What is the rank of Butterfield-Odin Public Schools?
Butterfield-Odin Public Schools is ranked #445 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 Butterfield-Odin Public Schools?
66% of Butterfield-Odin Public Schools students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butterfield-Odin Public Schools?
Butterfield-Odin Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Butterfield-Odin Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,976 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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