Best Schools in Taconite, MN
Taconite, MN has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,477 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Taconite meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Taconite, MN
The top high schools in Taconite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Rapids Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1129 Students
2. Greenway Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenway Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taconite, MN
The top middle schools in Taconite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert J. Elkington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
2. Greenway Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenway Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 302 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taconite, MN
The top elementary schools in Taconite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cohasset Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. East Rapids Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 681 Students
3. Vandyke Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 414 Students
4. West Rapids Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 604 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Taconite, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Taconite, MN has a total population of 510 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Taconite, 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 Taconite, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taconite, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taconite, 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 Taconite, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Taconite, MN
How many schools are in Taconite, MN?
Taconite, MN has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,477 students in total.
How do schools in Taconite perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Taconite score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Taconite meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Taconite?
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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