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Schools in Goodhue · Goodhue Public School District

Goodhue’s public schools outscore 71% of Minnesota districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Goodhue, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▼ 0 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 5 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Spent per student
$13.4K
▼ 22% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.7
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
778 students on the public path
In brief

Goodhue’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,359 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Goodhue Secondary. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Goodhue’s grade

B+ Test scores

B+: better than 71% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores are above the Minnesota average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1599)Better than 69%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 368 test results could put Goodhue anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Goodhue’s students in the tested grades sat them (368 in math, 367 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Goodhue, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Goodhue ElementaryGoodhue Public School DistrictB+
7–12Goodhue SecondaryGoodhue Public School DistrictC

Goodhue’s public schools are run by Goodhue Public School District, which also serves Belle Creek, Bellechester, Belvidere and Chester and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Goodhue Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 778 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 15.7 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,359MN $17,091 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 51.1% · 367 students tested
Math50%
State average 44.8% · 368 students tested

Goodhue vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Goodhue’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GoodhueB+Goodhue Public

Every school in Goodhue

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Goodhueby address
Goodhue Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B+
416 students13:1Rate it →
Goodhue Secondary
High · Grades 7–12
C
362 students21:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Goodhue High School Credit Recovery).

Questions about Goodhue’s schools

Are Goodhue’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Goodhue children attend outscore 71% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Goodhue in?

Goodhue Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 778 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

How much does Goodhue spend per student?

$13,359 in Goodhue Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.