Yellow Medicine East School District
School District · Granite Falls, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#130 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,216
+$1,608 vs Minnesota median
District size
603 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
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 6.5/10, Yellow Medicine East demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bert Raney Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Yellow Medicine East students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
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 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 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 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Yellow Medicine East?
Across schools in Yellow Medicine East with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. 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
- 36.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
Resources
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.
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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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