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5.5 avg / 10

Belle Plaine Public School District

School District · Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Students: 1,541
Teachers (FTE): 85
Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,646

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#309 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,646

$2,962 vs Minnesota median

District size

1,541 students

Larger than Minnesota median

About Belle Plaine Public School District

Belle Plaine Public School District is a Belle Plaine, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $11,646 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Belle Plaine Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Chatfield Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Belle Plaine Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Belle Plaine Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.7%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Plaine Public School District with test data.

District Details

City
Belle Plaine
Total Enrollment
1,541
Teachers (FTE)
85
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Belle Plaine Public School District?

Belle Plaine Public School District has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Belle Plaine Public School District?

The average composite rating for Belle Plaine Public School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Belle Plaine Public School District?

Belle Plaine Public School District spends $11,646 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine Public School District is 18.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Belle Plaine Public School District?

Chatfield Elementary is the highest-rated school in Belle Plaine Public School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Belle Plaine Public School District?

Across schools in Belle Plaine Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Belle Plaine Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Belle Plaine Public School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
42.9%
ELA Proficiency
58.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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