Blue Earth Area School District
School District · Blue Earth, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#326 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,462
$1,146 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,075 students
Larger than Minnesota median
About Blue Earth Area School District
Blue Earth Area School District is a Blue Earth, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,075 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $13,462 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Blue Earth Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Earth Area Middle, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Earth Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Blue Earth Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Earth Area School District with test data.
Schools in Blue Earth Area School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Blue Earth
- Total Enrollment
- 1,075
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blue Earth Area School District?
The average composite rating for Blue Earth Area School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District spends $13,462 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blue Earth Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Earth Area School District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area Middle is the highest-rated school in Blue Earth Area School District with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Earth Area School District?
Across schools in Blue Earth Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blue Earth Area School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Blue Earth Area School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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