Top Rankings
Hermantown Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,100 students in Hermantown Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hermantown Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,100 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermantown Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,062 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,107
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,062
$18,580
Best Hermantown Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermantown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Gr: K-4 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hermantown Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hermantown Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
Alternative School
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Hermantown Early Childhood
Special Education School
4333 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermantown Community Schools School District?
Hermantown Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,100 students.
What is the rank of Hermantown Community Schools School District?
Hermantown Community Schools School District is ranked #55 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermantown Community Schools School District?
90% of Hermantown Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermantown Community Schools School District?
Hermantown Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hermantown Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,062 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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