Top Rankings
Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 556 students in Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
556 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,259 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,759 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,259
$17,860
Spending / Student
$18,759
$18,585
Best Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evansville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(320) 834-4084
Evansville, MN 56326
(320) 834-4084
Gr: 2-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 West 3rd Street
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Brandon-evansville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs?
Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs manages 4 public schools serving 556 students.
What is the rank of Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs?
Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #123 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs?
94% of Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs?
Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Brandon-Evansville 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,759 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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