East Grand Forks Public Schools School District
School District · East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,942
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,942
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#264 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,452
$1,156 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,942 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
East Grand Forks Public Schools ranks #264 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. East Grand Forks Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Middle (6.7/10), East Grand Forks Senior High (6.0/10), and South Point Elementary (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in East Grand Forks Public Schools
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 | Central Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | East Grand Forks Senior High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | South Point Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Grand Forks Public Schools
East Grand Forks Public Schools is a East Grand Forks, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,942 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $13,452 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, East Grand Forks Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Middle, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, East Grand Forks Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Grand Forks Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Grand Forks Public Schools with test data.
Schools in East Grand Forks Public Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- East Grand Forks
- Total Enrollment
- 1,942
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- District spending per student
- $13,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
East Grand Forks Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 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 East Grand Forks Public Schools?
The average composite rating for East Grand Forks Public Schools is 6.0/10. 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 East Grand Forks Public Schools?
East Grand Forks Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,452 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 East Grand Forks Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Grand Forks Public Schools is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Central Middle is the highest-rated school in East Grand Forks Public Schools with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Across schools in East Grand Forks Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Grand Forks Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
East Grand Forks Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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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