Intermediate School District 287 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 854 students in Intermediate School District 287. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Intermediate School District 287 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Intermediate School District 287, 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 33% has increased from 31% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
# American Indian Students
29 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
32 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
295 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
35%
12%
# White Students
303 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
36%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
1
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
354
74,015
# 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 $108,622 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $106,725 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 manages 51 public schools serving 854 students.
What is the rank of Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 is ranked #459 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Intermediate School District 287?
36% of Intermediate School District 287 students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Intermediate School District 287's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $106,725 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 51 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 854 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 33% (Btm 50% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
