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6.8 avg / 10

South Koochiching School District

School District · Northome, Minnesota

Students: 182
Teachers (FTE): 19

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,200

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.6:1

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Evaluating South Koochiching School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Koochiching School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Northome Elementary

7.2/10

Northome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Northome Secondary

6.4/10

Northome · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#129 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,200

+$9,592 vs Minnesota median

District size

182 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

Top-Rated Schools in South Koochiching School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Northome Elementary 7.2 / 10
2 Northome Secondary 6.4 / 10

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About South Koochiching School District

South Koochiching School District is a Northome, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 182 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. The district invests $24,200 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, South Koochiching School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northome Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, South Koochiching School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in South Koochiching School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in South Koochiching School District with test data.

Schools in South Koochiching School District

2 schools

District Details

City
Northome
Total Enrollment
182
Teachers (FTE)
19
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Koochiching School District?

South Koochiching School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for South Koochiching School District?

The average composite rating for South Koochiching School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Koochiching School District?

South Koochiching School District spends $24,200 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in South Koochiching School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in South Koochiching School District is 9.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in South Koochiching School District?

Northome Elementary is the highest-rated school in South Koochiching School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in South Koochiching School District?

Across schools in South Koochiching School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
46.0%
ELA Proficiency
50.2%

How we rate schools

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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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