Top Rankings
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,433 students in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glencoe-Silver Lake 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
25%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
71%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,115
$17,866
Spending / Student
$15,629
$18,593
Best Glencoe-Silver Lake School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Gr: 3-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,433 students.
What is the rank of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District is ranked #270 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
71% of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Glencoe-Silver Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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