Blue Earth Area School District
School District · Blue Earth, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Blue Earth Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blue Earth Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Blue Earth Area Secondary
Blue Earth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blue Earth Area Middle
Blue Earth · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blue Earth Area Elementary
Blue Earth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#295 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,462
$1,146 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,075 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Blue Earth Area School District ranks #295 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Blue Earth Area School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blue Earth Area Secondary (6.5/10), Blue Earth Area Middle (6.1/10), and Blue Earth Area Elementary (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Blue Earth Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Earth Area Secondary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Blue Earth Area Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Blue Earth Area Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.7/10, Blue Earth Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Earth Area Secondary, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Earth Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
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 5.7/10. 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 Secondary is the highest-rated school in Blue Earth Area School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.
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 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. 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 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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