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Vermilion Country School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 52 students in Vermilion Country School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Vermilion Country School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
1 School
2,732 Schools
# Students
52 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vermilion Country 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
% American Indian
21%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
67%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,423 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$622,000
$15,547 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$11,962
$17,854
Spending / Student (14-15)
$19,423
$18,580
Best Vermilion Country School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vermilion Country School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vermilion Country School District?
Vermilion Country School District manages 1 public schools serving 52 students.
What is the rank of Vermilion Country School District?
Vermilion Country School District is ranked #316 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion Country School District?
67% of Vermilion Country School District students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermilion Country School District?
Vermilion Country School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Vermilion Country School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,423 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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