Top Rankings
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 282 students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
282 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,482 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,429 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,482
$17,742
Spending / Student
$22,429
$18,463
Best Stephen-Argyle Central Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen-argyle Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Lincoln Ave
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-6615
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-6615
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Stephen-argyle Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Ave
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stephen-Argyle Central Schools?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools manages 2 public schools serving 282 students.
What is the rank of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools is ranked #131 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools?
92% of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools?
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Stephen-Argyle Central Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,429 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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