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6.0 avg / 10

Red Lake Public School District

School District · Red Lake, Minnesota

Students: 1,441
Teachers (FTE): 121
Estimated Scores: 33%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

8

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,400

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#234 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$29,400

+$14,792 vs Minnesota median

District size

1,441 students

Larger than Minnesota median

About Red Lake Public School District

Red Lake Public School District is a Red Lake, Minnesota school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 1,441 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $29,400 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Red Lake Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Red Lake Early Childhood Center, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Red Lake Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 10.7% and ELA proficiency of 17.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Red Lake Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 10.7%
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ELA Proficiency 17.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Red Lake Public School District with test data.

District Details

City
Red Lake
Total Enrollment
1,441
Teachers (FTE)
121
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Red Lake Public School District?

Red Lake Public School District has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Red Lake Public School District?

The average composite rating for Red Lake Public School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Red Lake Public School District?

Red Lake Public School District spends $29,400 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Lake Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Red Lake Public School District is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Red Lake Public School District?

Red Lake Early Childhood Center is the highest-rated school in Red Lake Public School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Red Lake Public School District?

Across schools in Red Lake Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Red Lake Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Red Lake Public School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
10.7%
ELA Proficiency
17.9%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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