Top Rankings
Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,598 students in Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,598 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.59
% American Indian
11%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,195 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,421
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,195
$18,580
Best Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Granite St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3369
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Senior
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 767 students
Rank: #55.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,598 students.
What is the rank of Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District is ranked #215 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
70% of Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cloquet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,195 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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