Top Rankings
E.C.H.O. Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 65 students in E.C.H.O. Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in E.C.H.O. Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
65 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
E.C.H.O. Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
% American Indian
6%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
31%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
58%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,662 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,462 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,662
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,462
$18,580
Best E.C.H.O. Charter School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E.c.h.o. Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: K-6
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to E.C.H.O. Charter School District?
E.C.H.O. Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of E.C.H.O. Charter School District?
E.C.H.O. Charter School District is ranked #389 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in E.C.H.O. Charter School District?
58% of E.C.H.O. Charter School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of E.C.H.O. Charter School District?
E.C.H.O. Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is E.C.H.O. Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,462 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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