For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,064 students in Blue Earth Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Blue Earth Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,064 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blue Earth Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
75%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,838 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,134
$17,742
Spending / Student
$13,838
$18,463
Best Blue Earth Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 8-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Gr: 6-7 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,064 students.
What is the rank of Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District is ranked #355 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Blue Earth Area School District?
75% of Blue Earth Area School District students are White, 22% 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 Blue Earth Area School District?
Blue Earth Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Blue Earth Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,838 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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