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5.3avg / 10

North Branch Area Public Schools School District

School District · North Branch, Minnesota

Students: 2,744
Teachers (FTE): 148
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

2,744

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#351 of 389

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,823

$1,785 vs Minnesota median

District size

2,744 students

Much larger than Minnesota median

The short answer

North Branch Area Public Schools ranks #351 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. North Branch Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Branch Area Middle School (6.2/10), North Branch Area High School (5.0/10), and Norse Area Learning Center (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1North Branch Area Middle School6.2 / 10
2North Branch Area High School5.0 / 10
3Norse Area Learning Center5.0 / 10
4Sunrise River Elementary School4.5 / 10
5Distance Learning Academy Secondary4.5 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About North Branch Area Public Schools

North Branch Area Public Schools is a North Branch, Minnesota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,744 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. District-level spending was $12,823 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, North Branch Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Branch Area Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, North Branch Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency57.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in North Branch Area Public Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Minnesota
City
North Branch
Total Enrollment
2,744
Teachers (FTE)
148
District spending per student
$12,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Branch Area Public Schools?

North Branch Area Public Schools has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for North Branch Area Public Schools?

The average composite rating for North Branch Area Public Schools is 5.3/10. 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 North Branch Area Public Schools?

North Branch Area Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,823 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 North Branch Area Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in North Branch Area Public Schools is 18.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in North Branch Area Public Schools?

North Branch Area Middle School is the highest-rated school in North Branch Area Public Schools with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in North Branch Area Public Schools?

Across schools in North Branch Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does North Branch Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?

North Branch Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 7 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
42.2%
ELA Proficiency
57.2%

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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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