North Branch Area Public Schools School District
School District · North Branch, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,823
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,823
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#259 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,823
$1,785 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,744 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
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. The district invests $12,823 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, North Branch Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunrise River Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Branch Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 47.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in North Branch Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- North Branch
- Total Enrollment
- 2,744
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Branch Area Public Schools?
North Branch Area Public Schools spends $12,823 per student per year.
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?
Sunrise River Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Branch Area Public Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
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 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.7%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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