Belle Plaine Public School District

The Belle Plaine Public School District in Minnesota operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district is ranked 96 out of 463 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Oak Crest Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates in the top 36% of Minnesota elementary schools. Meanwhile, Belle Plaine Senior High boasts a strong 91.7% graduation rate and ranks in the top 27% of Minnesota high schools. Both schools outperform the district and state on MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science.

In contrast, Belle Plaine Junior High has room for improvement, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in most subject areas. The district also shows some socioeconomic disparities, with Chatfield Elementary and Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper having higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other schools.