Pierz Public School District

The Pierz Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools: Healy Secondary, a high school, and Pioneer Elementary, an elementary school. The district is performing well overall, with both schools ranking in the top quartile of their respective categories statewide.

Pioneer Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 57th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. It boasts consistently high academic proficiency rates, with 79.33% of students proficient or better in math and 70.12% in reading, far exceeding district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

In contrast, Healy Secondary, the district's high school, has more average performance, with proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages. However, the school still ranks 75th out of 480 Minnesota high schools and maintains a respectable 92.5% four-year graduation rate. The district's challenge may be in ensuring the strong academic foundation established at the elementary level translates to continued success at the high school level.