Top Rankings
Intermediate School District 917 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 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 555 students in Intermediate School District 917. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Intermediate School District 917 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
555 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Intermediate School District 917, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 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 40% has decreased from 54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Graduation Rate
40%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
19%
12%
% White
46%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $76,571 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $77,762 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$76,571
$17,742
Spending / Student
$77,762
$18,463
Best Intermediate School District 917 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
917 Dash
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
917 Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
917 Idea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
917 Dcals Main
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Gr: 8-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
917 Dcals North
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
917 Sun
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Gr: K-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
917 Case
Special Education School
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
917 Dcals Main Extended Day Edop
Alternative School
1300 145th St E
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
917 Dcals North Extended Day (Edop)
Alternative School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
917 New Chance
Alternative School
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
917 Tesa
Special Education School
1300 145th St E
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917 manages 14 public schools serving 555 students.
What is the rank of Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917 is ranked #414 out of 515 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Intermediate School District 917?
46% of Intermediate School District 917 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Intermediate School District 917?
Intermediate School District 917 has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Intermediate School District 917's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $77,762 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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