Best Schools in Makinen, MN
Makinen, MN has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,560 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Makinen meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Makinen, MN
The top high schools in Makinen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students
2. Virginia Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 750 Students
3. Mesabi East Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesabi East School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 415 Students
4. Two Harbors Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Superior Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 597 Students
5. South Ridge Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Makinen, MN
The top middle schools in Makinen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ordean East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Makinen, MN
The top elementary schools in Makinen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homecroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
2. Minnehaha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Superior Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
3. Laurentian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
4. Mesabi East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesabi East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
5. South Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Makinen, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Makinen, MN has a total population of 430 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Makinen, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Makinen, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Makinen, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Makinen, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Makinen, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Makinen, MN
How many schools are in Makinen, MN?
Makinen, MN has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,560 students in total.
How do schools in Makinen perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Makinen score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Makinen meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Makinen?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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