Best High Schools in Aitkin County, MN

Aitkin County, MN has 12 high schools with 2,708 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Aitkin County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aitkin County meet expectations.

1. Aitkin Secondary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 526 Students

2. Crosby-ironton Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students

3. Cromwell-wright Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students

4. Isle Secondary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Isle Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students

5. Floodwood Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Floodwood Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 74 Students

6. East Central Senior Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 323 Students

7. Mcgregor Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcgregor Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 216 Students

8. Hill City Senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students

9. Willow River Secondary

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Willow River Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students

10. Hinckley-finlayson Secondary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 448 Students

Best Middle Schools in Aitkin County, MN

Aitkin County, MN has 1 middle schools with 67 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Aitkin County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aitkin County don't meet expectations.

1. Hill City Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 67 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Aitkin County, MN

Aitkin County, MN has 10 elementary schools with 2,499 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Aitkin County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aitkin County meet expectations.

1. Floodwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Floodwood Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students

2. Cromwell-wright Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students

3. Cuyuna Range Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students

4. Rippleside Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students

5. Willow River Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Willow River Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students

6. East Central Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students

7. Isle Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Isle Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students

8. Finlayson Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 52 Students

9. Mcgregor Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcgregor Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 233 Students

10. Hill City Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 104 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Aitkin County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Aitkin County, MN has a total population of 15,697 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Aitkin County, MN

5,274

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aitkin County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aitkin County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aitkin County, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

869 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Aitkin County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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