Best High Schools in Nisswa, MN

Nisswa, MN has 5 high schools with 3,668 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 Nisswa score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nisswa exceed expectations.

1. Brainerd Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students

2. Pillager Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

3. Pequot Lakes Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

4. 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

5. Pine River-backus High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nisswa, MN

Nisswa, MN has 3 middle schools with 2,773 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 Nisswa score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nisswa exceed expectations.

1. Forestview Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students

2. Pequot Lakes Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students

3. Pillager Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nisswa, MN

Nisswa, MN has 6 elementary schools with 2,682 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 Nisswa score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nisswa greatly exceed expectations.

1. Eagle View Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students

2. Nisswa Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students

3. Pillager Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students

4. 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

5. Garfield Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 320 Students

6. Pine River-backus Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nisswa, MN

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

Community Factors

Nisswa, MN has a total population of 2,982 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nisswa, MN

9,123

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nisswa, MN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nisswa, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

961 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations