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Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 890 students in Medford 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 Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
890 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medford 51±¬ÁÏ 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,574 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 $13,221 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,574
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,221
$18,580
Best Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Medford Secondary
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 890 students.
What is the rank of Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #294 out of 522 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
81% of Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 16% 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 Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Medford 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,221 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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