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Northland Community Schools 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 347 students in Northland Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Northland Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
347 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northland Community Schools 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
% American Indian
43%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
54%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,406 is higher 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 $25,314 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,406
$17,854
Spending / Student
$25,314
$18,580
Best Northland Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Sand
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Northland Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Northland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northland Community Schools School District?
Northland Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 347 students.
What is the rank of Northland Community Schools School District?
Northland Community Schools School District is ranked #486 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. 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 Northland Community Schools School District?
54% of Northland Community Schools School District students are White, 43% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northland Community Schools School District?
Northland Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Northland Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,314 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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