For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 739 students in Blackduck Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Blackduck Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
739 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blackduck Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.59
% American Indian
14%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,015 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,237
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,015
$18,580
Best Blackduck Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackduck Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Blackduck Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Grades: 7-12
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District is ranked #358 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackduck Public School District?
75% of Blackduck Public School District students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Blackduck Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,015 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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