Intermediate School District 917
School District · Rosemount, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
5 high
Enrollment
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
5 high
Enrollment
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#296 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$62,984
+$48,376 vs Minnesota median
District size
539 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
The short answer
Intermediate School District 917 ranks #296 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Intermediate School District 917's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are 917 Dcals Main (6.0/10), 917 Dcals North (5.9/10), and 917 Idea (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Intermediate School District 917
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 917 Dcals Main | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | 917 Dcals North | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | 917 Idea | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | 917 Tea | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | 917 Sun | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Intermediate School District 917
Intermediate School District 917 is a Rosemount, Minnesota school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 539 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. District-level spending was $62,984 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Intermediate School District 917 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is 917 Dcals Main, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Intermediate School District 917 students show an average math proficiency of 22.5% and ELA proficiency of 26.0%.
The district includes 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Intermediate School District 917, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Intermediate School District 917 with test data.
Schools in Intermediate School District 917
12 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Rosemount
- Total Enrollment
- 539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- District spending per student
- $62,984NCES 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 917?
Intermediate School District 917 has 12 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Intermediate School District 917?
The average composite rating for Intermediate School District 917 is 5.8/10. 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 Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917's district-level spending was $62,984 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 917?
The average student-teacher ratio in Intermediate School District 917 is 4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Intermediate School District 917?
917 Dcals Main is the highest-rated school in Intermediate School District 917 with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Intermediate School District 917?
Across schools in Intermediate School District 917 with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Intermediate School District 917 compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Intermediate School District 917 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 12 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.0%
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Compare Intermediate School District 917 with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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