For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,107 students in St. James Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. James Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
St. James Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
7 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
639 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
448 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
40%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
82
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
73,241
# 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 $16,337 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,672 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District is ranked #300 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Public School District?
58% of St. James Public School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. James Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,672 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
