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Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools

1313 30th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560-4624
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,460 students in Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
7,460 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
487 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#288 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
46%
45%
51%
36%
41%
79%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
65%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,598 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,598
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,882
$18,585

Best Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Gr: K-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Gr: K-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Gr: K-6
Rank: #99.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Gr: K-4 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 443-4957
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Center For Education
Special Education School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: PK | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools manages 16 public schools serving 7,460 students.
What is the rank of Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools is ranked #316 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
65% of Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Moorhead Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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