Medford Public School District
School District · Medford, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
890
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
890
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#317 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,434
$3,174 vs Minnesota median
District size
890 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Medford 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 | Medford Secondary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Medford Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Medford Public School District
Medford Public School District is a Medford, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 890 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. District-level spending was $11,434 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Medford Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Medford Secondary, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Medford Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Medford Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Medford Public School District with test data.
Schools in Medford Public School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Medford
- Total Enrollment
- 890
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- District spending per student
- $11,434NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Medford Public School District?
Medford 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 Medford Public School District?
The average composite rating for Medford Public School District is 5.7/10. 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 Medford Public School District?
Medford Public School District's district-level spending was $11,434 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 Medford Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Medford Public School District is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Medford Public School District?
Medford Secondary is the highest-rated school in Medford Public School District with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Medford Public School District?
Across schools in Medford Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
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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