Alexandria Public School 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,612 students in Alexandria Public School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Alexandria Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Alexandria Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 527 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
10,153 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
37 Students
42,340 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
62,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
28 Students
70,093 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,647 Students
347,595 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
37,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
10,624
# Students in K Grade:
276
58,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
310
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
274
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
53,883
# Students in 8th Grade:
321
54,639
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
4,326
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
4,218
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
4,502
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
5,634
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,146 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,046 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 10% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
