Below Average
#1652 of 1,992 schools in MN
Horace May Elementary
Elementary School · Bemidji Public School District · Bemidji, MN
A Bemidji Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 MINNESOTA AVE NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace May Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horace May Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,782
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–3 | 3.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| St Philip's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Bemidji Regional Interdist. CouncilEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–12 | 4.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bemidji Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace May Elementary is listed in BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace May Elementary
Horace May Elementary is a public elementary school in Bemidji, MN, part of Bemidji Public School District, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace May Elementary
What grades does Horace May Elementary serve?
Horace May Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Horace May Elementary?
Horace May Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace May Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace May Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horace May Elementary rank in MN?
Horace May Elementary ranks #1,652 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Horace May Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace May Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horace May Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace May Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horace May Elementary a charter school?
No, Horace May Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace May Elementary a Title I school?
No, Horace May Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace May Elementary?
44.0% of students at Horace May Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beltrami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (218) 333-3240
- Area population (ZIP 56601)
- 34,700
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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