South Koochiching School District
School District · Northome, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#146 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,200
+$9,592 vs Minnesota median
District size
182 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
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 6.5/10, South Koochiching School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northome Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, South Koochiching School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in South Koochiching School District with test data.
Schools in South Koochiching School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 7.7/10.
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 35.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
Resources
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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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