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East Central School District Schools
East Central School District is a public school district in Minnesota, based in Pine County (Finlayson). SchoolGrade grades 3 of its schools on actual versus projected test scores; every school below has its own page.
East Central School District on the map
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.
SchoolGrade summary for East Central School District
3 of 3 schools in East Central School District carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
Best schools in East Central School District
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The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.
- B- East Central Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
- C- East Central Senior Secondary (High school, meets expectations)
- D+ Crossroads Area Learning Center (High school, meets expectations)
Every school in East Central School District
All schools, A to Z (3)
- D+ Crossroads Area Learning Center, Finlayson
- B- East Central Elementary, Finlayson
- C- East Central Senior Secondary, Finlayson
Where East Central School District schools are
Cities and towns served (1)
- Finlayson (3)
About this district
- State: Best schools in Minnesota
- County: Pine County
- Type: regular local school district
- Setting: remote rural (NCES locale of the district office)
- Enrollment: 765 students with 44 full-time-equivalent teachers and 101 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
- NCES district ID: 2711085
- Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works
Nearby school districts
- Hinckley-Finlayson School District (4 schools, 19 mi)
- Pine City Public School District (4 schools, 30 mi)
- Cloquet Public School District (7 schools, 37 mi)
- Mora Public School District (3 schools, 37 mi)
- Mcgregor Public School District (3 schools, 39 mi)
- Isle Public School District (3 schools, 41 mi)
- Proctor Public School District (5 schools, 46 mi)
- Ogilvie Public School District (3 schools, 48 mi)
Questions about East Central School District
How many schools are in East Central School District?
SchoolGrade grades 3 public schools in East Central School District, across 1 city or town. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.
Which cities does East Central School District serve?
The largest by graded schools: Finlayson.
How good are the schools in East Central School District?
Across the 3 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is C, with 31% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 32%. 100% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.
How many students attend East Central School District?
765 students were enrolled in East Central School District in the 2023-24 school year, about 17.4 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).
Where is East Central School District?
East Central School District is in Minnesota, based in Pine County, with its district office in Finlayson. Its boundary covers about 622 sq mi.