East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District

8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,776 Schools
# Students
127 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#468 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
45%
21-39%
51%
21-39%
41%
62%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.60
% American Indian
8%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,094 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,480 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,094
$17,742
Spending / Student
$20,480
$18,463

Best East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Range Academy Of Tech-science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District?
East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District manages 1 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the rank of East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District?
East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District is ranked #443 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District?
77% of East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District?
East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is East Range Academy Of TECH-Science School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,480 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 62% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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