Pipestone Area School District
School District · Pipestone, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Pipestone Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pipestone Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Pipestone Elementary
Pipestone · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pipestone Senior High
Pipestone · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pipestone Middle
Pipestone · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#311 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,158
$450 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,087 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Pipestone Area School District ranks #311 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Pipestone Area School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pipestone Elementary (6.4/10), Pipestone Senior High (5.6/10), and Pipestone Middle (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pipestone Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pipestone Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Pipestone Senior High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Pipestone Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pipestone Area School District
Pipestone Area School District is a Pipestone, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,087 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $14,158 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Pipestone Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pipestone Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Pipestone Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pipestone Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pipestone Area School District with test data.
Schools in Pipestone Area School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Pipestone
- Total Enrollment
- 1,087
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pipestone Area School District?
Pipestone Area School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pipestone Area School District?
The average composite rating for Pipestone Area School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pipestone Area School District?
Pipestone Area School District spends $14,158 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pipestone Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pipestone Area School District is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pipestone Area School District?
Pipestone Elementary is the highest-rated school in Pipestone Area School District with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Pipestone Area School District?
Across schools in Pipestone Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pipestone Area School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Pipestone Area School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
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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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