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Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,000 students in Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
2,000 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Houston 51±¬ÁÏ 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 53% has decreased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
53%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
12%
12%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,213 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,801 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,213
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,801
$18,585
Best Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 6 public schools serving 2,000 students.
What is the rank of Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #280 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District?
68% of Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Houston 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,801 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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