Carlton Public School District
School District · Carlton, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Carlton Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carlton Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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South Terrace Elementary
Carlton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carlton Secondary
Carlton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#227 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,003
+$2,395 vs Minnesota median
District size
296 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Carlton Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Terrace Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Carlton Secondary | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carlton Public School District
Carlton Public School District is a Carlton, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 296 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $17,003 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Carlton Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Terrace Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Carlton Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carlton Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carlton Public School District with test data.
Schools in Carlton Public School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Carlton
- Total Enrollment
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- District spending per student
- $17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carlton Public School District?
The average composite rating for Carlton Public School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Carlton Public School District?
Carlton Public School District's district-level spending was $17,003 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carlton Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carlton Public School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carlton Public School District?
South Terrace Elementary is the highest-rated school in Carlton Public School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Carlton Public School District?
Across schools in Carlton Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.8%
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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