Top Rankings
Tracy Area 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 688 students in Tracy Area 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 Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
688 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tracy Area 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
14%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,911 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,093
$17,852
Spending / Student
$15,911
$18,577
Best Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Tracy Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 3 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #80 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 science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District?
73% of Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Tracy Area 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,911 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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