Northland Community Schools School District
School District · Remer, Minnesota
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Evaluating Northland Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northland Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Northland Secondary
Remer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northland Elementary
Remer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#369 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,033
+$6,425 vs Minnesota median
District size
347 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Northland Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northland Secondary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Northland Elementary | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northland Community Schools
Northland Community Schools is a Remer, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 347 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. The district invests $21,033 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Northland Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northland Secondary, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Northland Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 42.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Northland Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northland Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Northland Community Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Remer
- Total Enrollment
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northland Community Schools?
Northland Community Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northland Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Northland Community Schools is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northland Community Schools?
Northland Community Schools spends $21,033 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northland Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northland Community Schools is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northland Community Schools?
Northland Secondary is the highest-rated school in Northland Community Schools with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Northland Community Schools?
Across schools in Northland Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northland Community Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Northland Community Schools has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 3 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.3%
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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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