Top Rankings
Badger Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 222 students in Badger Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Badger Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
222 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Badger Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,748 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,122
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,748
$18,585
Best Badger Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Carpenter Ave
Badger, MN 56714
(218) 528-3201
Badger, MN 56714
(218) 528-3201
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Badger Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Carpenter Ave
Badger, MN 56714
(218) 528-3201
Badger, MN 56714
(218) 528-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Badger Public School District?
Badger Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Badger Public School District?
Badger Public School District is ranked #234 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Badger Public School District?
88% of Badger Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Badger Public School District?
Badger Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Badger Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,748 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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