Duluth Public School District
School District · Duluth, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
27
10 elem, 2 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
27
10 elem, 2 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#145 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,081
+$1,473 vs Minnesota median
District size
8,757 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
About Duluth Public School District
Duluth Public School District is a Duluth, Minnesota school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 8,757 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $16,081 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Duluth Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lester Park Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Duluth Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Duluth Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Duluth Public School District with test data.
Schools in Duluth Public School District
27 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 7
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Duluth
- Total Enrollment
- 8,757
- Teachers (FTE)
- 617
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Duluth Public School District has 27 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Duluth Public School District?
The average composite rating for Duluth Public School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Duluth Public School District?
Duluth Public School District spends $16,081 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Duluth Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Duluth Public School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Duluth Public School District?
Lester Park Elementary is the highest-rated school in Duluth Public School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Duluth Public School District?
Across schools in Duluth Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Duluth Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Duluth Public School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 27 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.0%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MN
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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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