For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 748 students in Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
748 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,263 in this school district is less 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 $15,690 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,263
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,690
$18,580
Best Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 Hazel Ave E
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5425
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5425
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kimball Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W State Highway 55
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7700
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 748 students.
What is the rank of Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #186 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District?
94% of Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Kimball 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,690 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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