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Truman Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 229 students in Truman Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Truman Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
229 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Truman Public School District, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,834 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 $18,301 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,834
$17,742
Spending / Student
$18,301
$18,463
Best Truman Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Truman Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Truman Public School District?
Truman Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Truman Public School District?
Truman Public School District is ranked #385 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Truman Public School District?
86% of Truman Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Truman Public School District?
Truman Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Truman Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,301 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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