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Norman County East 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 199 students in Norman County East 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 Norman County East School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
199 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norman County East School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,854 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,859 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,854
$17,854
Spending / Student
$21,859
$18,580
Best Norman County East School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norman County East Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Norman County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norman County East School District?
Norman County East School District manages 2 public schools serving 199 students.
What is the rank of Norman County East School District?
Norman County East School District is ranked #336 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Norman County East School District?
81% of Norman County East School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norman County East School District?
Norman County East School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Norman County East School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,859 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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