Brainerd Public School District
- 804 OAK ST
- BRAINERD, MN 56401
- (218) 454-6900
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 87.0% | 86.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,626 | $10,084 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.7 | 15.7 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,758 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 362 | - |
District Test Scores
GRAD - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 90.6% | |
| 2009 | 91.4% | 89.6% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.1% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 77.6% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 57.8% | |
| 2009 | 58.2% | 57.3% | |
MCA-II - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 82.1% | |
| 2008 | 90.4% | 81.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.9% | 76.3% | |
| 2009 | 86.5% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 91.2% | 78.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.3% | 74.8% | |
| 2008 | 84.1% | 71.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.5% | 72.5% | |
| 2009 | 83.7% | 74.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.7% | 72.2% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.5% | 68.6% | |
| 2009 | 63.4% | 65.5% | |
| 2008 | 68.2% | 66.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.9% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 78.9% | 72.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.4% | 73.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.5% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.4% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.8% | 39.1% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.2% | 68.9% | |
| 2009 | 59.1% | 63.7% | |
| 2008 | 64.4% | 64.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.8% | 71.7% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 77.2% | 69.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.5% | 64.4% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 62.6% | |
| 2008 | 64.1% | 61.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.1% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 78.3% | 64.8% | |
| 2008 | 70.5% | 64.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.2% | 58.5% | |
| 2009 | 68.2% | 59.6% | |
| 2008 | 69.8% | 58.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.4% | 68.1% | |
| 2009 | 72.2% | 66.8% | |
| 2008 | 76.7% | 65.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.7% | 47.9% | |
| 2009 | 47.4% | 42.6% | |
| 2008 | 47.7% | 38.2% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.4% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 81.4% | 74.2% | |
| 2008 | 71.6% | 70.7% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.7% | 43.2% | |
| 2009 | 41.6% | 41.6% | |
| 2008 | 32.9% | 34.3% | |
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 51.8% | |
| 2009 | 60.1% | 49.5% | |
| 2008 | 51.7% | 42.7% | |
Source: MN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,758 | 18.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 148 |
| Kindergarten Students | 525 |
| 1st Grade Students | 492 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 507 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 502 |
| 4th Grade Students | 477 |
| 5th Grade Students | 482 |
| 6th Grade Students | 473 |
| 7th Grade Students | 486 |
| 8th Grade Students | 530 |
| 9th Grade Students | 493 |
| 10th Grade Students | 536 |
| 11th Grade Students | 550 |
| 12th Grade Students | 618 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 125 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 58 |
| Hispanic | 66 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 99 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,471 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,556 |
| Female | 3,263 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 362 | 18.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 158 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 173 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 188 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 222 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| School Administrators | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 35 |
| Student Support Services | 55 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 91 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $83,786,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $21,176,000 | 25.3% |
| Property Tax | $13,013,000 | 15.5% |
| Other School Systems | $421,000 | 0.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $218,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,283,000 | 1.5% |
| School Lunch | $1,947,000 | 2.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $55,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Sales and Services | $172,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $193,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $991,000 | 1.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $514,000 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,369,000 | 2.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $56,885,000 | 67.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $39,837,000 | 47.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $813,000 | 1.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $7,779,000 | 9.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,013,000 | 3.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $148,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,284,000 | 1.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $113,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Programs | $3,898,000 | 4.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,725,000 | 6.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $907,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,126,000 | 3.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $342,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,175,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Other | $141,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $67,958,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $45,910,000 | 67.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,618,000 | 27.4% |
| Student Support | $1,244,000 | 1.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,868,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $808,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $2,971,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,026,000 | 7.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,899,000 | 4.7% |
| Other Support Services | $802,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,430,000 | 5.0% |
| Food Services | $3,430,000 | 4.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 87.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 556 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 75 | 3.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Brainerd Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 6,758
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 362
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BAXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN Public | PK-4 | 552 | 18.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BAXTER YOUTH SHELTER SCHOOL | ||||
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN Public | 6-9 | 16 | 8.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BRAINERD EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN Public | PK | 88 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
702 South 5th St
Brainerd, MN Public | 9-12 | 1,972 | 21.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FORESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN Public | 5-8 | 1,947 | 20.2 | ![]() 3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1120 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN Public | PK-4 | 453 | 17.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1515 Oak St
Brainerd, MN Public | KG-4 | 259 | 14.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ISD 181 LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN Public | KG-12 | 169 | 14.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
704 3rd Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN Public | KG-4 | 427 | 19.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MN LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
604 South 6th St
Brainerd, MN Public | 2-12 | 67 | 5.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NISSWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5533 Co Rd 18
Nisswa, MN Public | PK-4 | 293 | 17.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PORT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SCHOOL | ||||
115 1st St North
Brainerd, MN Public | KG-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN Public | PK-4 | 576 | 16.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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