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Mesabi East School 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 871 students in Mesabi East School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Mesabi East School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
871 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mesabi East School 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,935 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,502 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,935
$17,854
Spending / Student
$21,502
$18,580
Best Mesabi East School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesabi East Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Mesabi East Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mesabi East School District?
Mesabi East School District manages 2 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of Mesabi East School District?
Mesabi East School District is ranked #365 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Mesabi East School District?
89% of Mesabi East School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesabi East School District?
Mesabi East School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mesabi East School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,502 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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