Lake Superior Public School Dist. School District
School District · Two Harbors, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Superior Public School Dist. as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
William Kelley Elementary
Silver Bay · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
Silver Bay · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Two Harbors Secondary
Two Harbors · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#156 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,324
+$716 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,300 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Lake Superior Public School Dist. ranks #156 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Lake Superior Public School Dist.'s schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are William Kelley Elementary (7.6/10), Wm. M. Kelley Secondary (6.9/10), and Two Harbors Secondary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Superior Public School Dist.
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Kelley Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Wm. M. Kelley Secondary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Two Harbors Secondary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Minnehaha Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Superior Public School Dist.
Lake Superior Public School Dist. is a Two Harbors, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $15,324 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lake Superior Public School Dist. demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is William Kelley Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Superior Public School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 52.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lake Superior Public School Dist., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Superior Public School Dist. with test data.
Schools in Lake Superior Public School Dist.
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Two Harbors
- Total Enrollment
- 1,300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- District spending per student
- $15,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
Lake Superior Public School Dist. has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
The average composite rating for Lake Superior Public School Dist. is 6.7/10. 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 Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
Lake Superior Public School Dist.'s district-level spending was $15,324 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 Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Superior Public School Dist. is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
William Kelley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lake Superior Public School Dist. with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
Across schools in Lake Superior Public School Dist. with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Superior Public School Dist. compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Lake Superior Public School Dist. has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
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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