Robbinsdale Public School District
School District · New Hope, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Robbinsdale Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Robbinsdale Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
School of Engineering-arts at Olson
Golden Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
Plymouth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#314 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,779
+$3,171 vs Minnesota median
District size
10,735 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Robbinsdale Public School District ranks #314 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Robbinsdale Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fair School Pilgrim Lane (8.8/10), School of Engineering-arts at Olson (8.1/10), and Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Robbinsdale Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Robbinsdale Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fair School Pilgrim Lane | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | School of Engineering-arts at Olson | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Zachary Lane Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Highview Alc | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Meadow Lake Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Northport Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Robbinsdale Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Plymouth Middle | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Robbinsdale Public School District
Robbinsdale Public School District is a New Hope, Minnesota school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 10,735 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $17,779 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Robbinsdale Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fair School Pilgrim Lane, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Robbinsdale Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Robbinsdale Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Robbinsdale Public School District with test data.
Schools in Robbinsdale Public School District
23 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- New Hope
- Total Enrollment
- 10,735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 707
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Robbinsdale Public School District has 23 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Robbinsdale Public School District?
The average composite rating for Robbinsdale Public 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 Robbinsdale Public School District?
Robbinsdale Public School District spends $17,779 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Robbinsdale Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Robbinsdale Public School District is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Fair School Pilgrim Lane is the highest-rated school in Robbinsdale Public School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Across schools in Robbinsdale Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Robbinsdale Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Robbinsdale Public School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 23 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
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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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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