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Menahga Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,655 students in Menahga Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Menahga Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
1,655 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menahga Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
55%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,415 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,973 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,415
$17,852
Spending / Student
$8,973
$18,577
Best Menahga Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menahga Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Menahga Public schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(651) 334-3732
Menahga, MN 56464
(651) 334-3732
Gr: PK-12 | 1,144 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menahga Public School District?
Menahga Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,655 students.
What is the rank of Menahga Public School District?
Menahga Public School District is ranked #175 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menahga Public School District?
55% of Menahga Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menahga Public School District?
Menahga Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Menahga Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,973 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
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