Yellow Medicine East School District
School District · Granite Falls, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Yellow Medicine East?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yellow Medicine East 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.
Bert Raney Elementary School
Granite Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
Granite Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#45 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,216
+$1,608 vs Minnesota median
District size
603 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Yellow Medicine East
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 | Bert Raney Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Medicine East Secondary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Yellow Medicine East
Yellow Medicine East is a Granite Falls, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 603 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $16,216 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Yellow Medicine East is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bert Raney Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Yellow Medicine East students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Yellow Medicine East, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yellow Medicine East with test data.
Schools in Yellow Medicine East
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Granite Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 603
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yellow Medicine East?
Yellow Medicine East 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 Yellow Medicine East?
The average composite rating for Yellow Medicine East is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Yellow Medicine East?
Yellow Medicine East spends $16,216 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yellow Medicine East?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yellow Medicine East is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yellow Medicine East?
Bert Raney Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Yellow Medicine East with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Yellow Medicine East?
Across schools in Yellow Medicine East with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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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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