Top Rankings
Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,077 students in Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2,724 Schools
# Students
1,077 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,207 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,104
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,207
$18,585
Best Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdingford Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Holdingford Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
97% of Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Holdingford 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,207 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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