Intermediate School District 287
School District · Plymouth, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
15
8 high
Enrollment
858
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
15
8 high
Enrollment
858
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#189 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$100,174
+$85,566 vs Minnesota median
District size
858 students
Typical than Minnesota median
The short answer
Intermediate School District 287 ranks #189 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Intermediate School District 287's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are School #531 (7.3/10), School #527 (7.0/10), and North Education Center Academy (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Intermediate School District 287 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Intermediate School District 287
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School #531 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | School #527 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | North Education Center Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | South Education Center Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Tier Three | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | West Education Center Alternative | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Tier Two | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Hennepin Gateway to College | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Intermediate School District 287
Intermediate School District 287 is a Plymouth, Minnesota school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 858 students with a student-teacher ratio of 3.9:1. District-level spending was $100,174 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Intermediate School District 287 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School #531, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Intermediate School District 287 students show an average math proficiency of 20.5% and ELA proficiency of 33.9%.
The district includes 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Intermediate School District 287, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Intermediate School District 287 with test data.
Schools in Intermediate School District 287
15 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Plymouth
- Total Enrollment
- 858
- Teachers (FTE)
- 222
- District spending per student
- $100,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 has 15 schools in total — 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Intermediate School District 287?
The average composite rating for Intermediate School District 287 is 6.4/10. 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 Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287's district-level spending was $100,174 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 Intermediate School District 287?
The average student-teacher ratio in Intermediate School District 287 is 3.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Intermediate School District 287?
School #531 is the highest-rated school in Intermediate School District 287 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Intermediate School District 287?
Across schools in Intermediate School District 287 with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Intermediate School District 287 compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Intermediate School District 287 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 15 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.9%
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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