Houston Public School District
School District · Houston, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#124 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,729
$1,879 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,000 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Houston Public School District ranks #124 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Houston Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Houston Elementary (9.5/10), Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (7.5/10), and Houston Secondary (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Houston Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Houston Secondary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Minnesota Virtual Academy High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Houston Public School District
Houston Public School District is a Houston, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $12,729 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Houston Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Houston Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Houston Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Houston Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Houston Public School District with test data.
Schools in Houston Public School District
6 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 2,000
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- District spending per student
- $12,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Houston Public School District?
Houston Public School District has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Houston Public School District?
The average composite rating for Houston Public School District is 6.8/10. 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 Houston Public School District?
Houston Public School District's district-level spending was $12,729 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 Houston Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Houston Public School District is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Houston Public School District?
Houston Elementary is the highest-rated school in Houston Public School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Houston Public School District?
Across schools in Houston Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Houston Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Houston Public School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 6 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Houston Public School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Saint Paul Public Schools (102)
- Minneapolis Public School District (98)
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- Intermediate School District 287 (50)
- Rochester Public School District (49)
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (40)
- Osseo Public School District (34)
- Elk River Public School District (31)
- South Washington County Schools (29)
- Robbinsdale Public School District (28)
- Duluth Public School District (27)
- Mounds View Public School District (27)
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- St. Cloud Public School District (27)
- Mankato Public School District (26)
- White Bear Lake School District (25)
- Bloomington Public School District (23)
- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
- North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale (23)
- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools (20)
- Lakeville Area Schools (20)
- Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist (18)
- Centennial Public School District (18)
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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