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Schools in Hibbing · Hibbing Public School District

Hibbing’s public schools outscore 68% of Minnesota districts

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

#145of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% 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
56%
▲ 5 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 2 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 2–6 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.5K
▲ 3% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.5
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
7
2,208 students on the public path
In brief

Hibbing’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,527 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one middle school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Greenhaven Elementary, then Lincoln Middle School, then Hibbing High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Assumption Catholic School (private) and Victory Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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 Hibbing’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 68% of Minnesota school districts, #145 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 68%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (669)Better than 71%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,118 test results and a graduating class of 163 could put Hibbing anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Hibbing’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,087 in math, 1,150 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–1Washington ElementaryHibbing Public School DistrictNo scores
2–3Greenhaven ElementaryHibbing Public School DistrictNo scores
4–7Lincoln Middle SchoolHibbing Public School DistrictB+
8–12Hibbing HighHibbing Public School DistrictC+

Hibbing’s public schools are run by Hibbing Public School District, which also serves Cedar Valley and French. 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.

Hibbing Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,232 students, up 2% since 2021–22 · 16.5 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$17,527MN $17,091 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 51.1% · 1150 students tested
Math47%
State average 44.8% · 1087 students tested

Hibbing vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HibbingB+Hibbing Public
Balkan—Chisholm Public
Cherry—St. Louis County
Lone Pine—Nashwauk-Keewatin
Lavell—St. Louis County
NashwaukB−Greenway Public PK–12 · Nashwauk-Keewatin PK–12
Keewatin—Nashwauk-Keewatin
Great Scott—Mountain Iron-Buhl
Nashwauk (city)—Nashwauk-Keewatin PK–12 · Greenway Public PK–12

Every school in Hibbing

7 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 Hibbingby address
Hibbing Early Learning Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
110 students16:1Rate it →
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–1
310 students11:1Rate it →
Greenhaven Elementary
Elementary · Grades 2–3
312 students16:1Rate it →
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 4–7
B+
647 students18:1Rate it →
Hibbing High
High · Grades 8–12
C+
829 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Assumption Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
123 students14:1Rate it →
Victory Christian Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
118 students10:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Mesabi Area Learning Center and Hibbing ALP).

Questions about Hibbing’s schools

Are Hibbing’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hibbing children attend outscore 68% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #145 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hibbing in?

Hibbing Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,232 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

What is Hibbing’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Hibbing Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Hibbing spend per student?

$17,527 in Hibbing Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hibbing?

Yes: Assumption Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 123 students) and Victory Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 118 students).

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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.