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Schools in Robbinsdale · Robbinsdale Public School District

Robbinsdale’s public schools score below 67% of Minnesota districts on tests and graduation

25% of students in Robbinsdale’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Robbinsdale, 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.

#253of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% 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
43%
▼ 8 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
25%
▼ 20 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
81%
▼ 2 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.4K
▲ 14% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.2
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
4,121 students on the public path
In brief

Robbinsdale’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1600 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Robbinsdale’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 33% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 51% and 45% statewide; 86% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,434 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Sacred Heart Catholic School (private) is 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 Robbinsdale’s grade

C Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 33% of Minnesota school districts, #253 of 274 Minnesota towns. Both inputs trail the Minnesota average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 33%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1600)Better than 11%
CC+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,851 test results and a graduating class of 999 could put Robbinsdale anywhere from C to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of Robbinsdale’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,734 in math, 4,968 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Lakeview ElementaryRobbinsdale Public School DistrictD
6–8Robbinsdale MiddleRobbinsdale Public School DistrictD
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B−

Robbinsdale’s public schools are run by Robbinsdale Public School District, which also serves Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope. 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.

Robbinsdale Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 24 schools · 10,810 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 16.2 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$19,434MN $17,091 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading43%
State average 51.1% · 4968 students tested
Math25%
State average 44.8% · 4734 students tested

Robbinsdale vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RobbinsdaleCRobbinsdale Public
CrystalCRobbinsdale Public
Brooklyn CenterC+Brooklyn Center PK–12 · Osseo Public PK–12 · Robbinsdale Public PK–12
MinneapolisCMinneapolis Public
Golden ValleyC+Robbinsdale Public PK–12 · Hopkins Public PK–12

3 of the 4 neighbors share Robbinsdale Public with Robbinsdale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Robbinsdale

5 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 Robbinsdaleby address
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
D
318 students12:1Rate it →
Robbinsdale Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
567 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Robbinsdalein other towns
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
High · Grades 9–12 · Plymouth
B−
1,840 students24:1Rate it →
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
High · Grades 9–12 · New Hope
C−
1,396 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Minneapolis
Private · Catholic
158 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Robbinsdale’s schools

Are Robbinsdale’s schools good?

On Minnesota’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Robbinsdale children attend score below 67% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #253 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Robbinsdale in?

Robbinsdale Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,810 students in 24 schools (2024–25).

Where do Robbinsdale kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High.

What is Robbinsdale’s graduation rate?

81% of the class of 2023 in Robbinsdale Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Robbinsdale spend per student?

$19,434 in Robbinsdale Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Robbinsdale?

Yes: Sacred Heart Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 158 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.