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5.4 avg / 10

Chisholm Public School District

School District · Chisholm, Minnesota

Students: 658
Teachers (FTE): 46

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,145

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#320 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,145

$463 vs Minnesota median

District size

658 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

About Chisholm Public School District

Chisholm Public School District is a Chisholm, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 658 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $14,145 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Chisholm Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Chisholm Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.6%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Chisholm Public School District

3 schools

District Details

City
Chisholm
Total Enrollment
658
Teachers (FTE)
46
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chisholm Public School District?

Chisholm Public School District has 3 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 Chisholm Public School District?

The average composite rating for Chisholm Public School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Chisholm Public School District spends $14,145 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Chisholm Public School District is 14.3:1.

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

Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary is the highest-rated school in Chisholm Public School District with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Chisholm Public School District?

Across schools in Chisholm Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Chisholm Public School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 3 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
40.6%
ELA Proficiency
45.6%

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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