Top Rankings
Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 186 students in Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
186 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
69%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,183 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,871 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,183
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,871
$18,585
Best Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Climax Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Climax Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 2 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the rank of Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #373 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
69% of Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Climax-Shelly ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,871 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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