Kelliher Public School District
School District · Kelliher, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Kelliher Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kelliher Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Kelliher Secondary
Kelliher · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kelliher Elementary
Kelliher · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#166 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,699
+$6,091 vs Minnesota median
District size
328 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Kelliher Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelliher Secondary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Kelliher Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kelliher Public School District
Kelliher Public School District is a Kelliher, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 328 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $20,699 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Kelliher Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kelliher Secondary, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Kelliher Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kelliher Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kelliher Public School District with test data.
Schools in Kelliher Public School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Kelliher
- Total Enrollment
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- District spending per student
- $20,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kelliher Public School District?
The average composite rating for Kelliher 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 district spending per student in Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District's district-level spending was $20,699 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 Kelliher Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kelliher Public School District is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Secondary is the highest-rated school in Kelliher Public School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Kelliher Public School District?
Across schools in Kelliher Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
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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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