Triton School District

813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927-9153
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Triton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Triton School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
889 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Triton 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#272 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
44%
46%
42%
51%
33%
41%
(21-22)
85-89%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,413 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,492
$17,742
Spending / Student
$19,413
$18,463

Best Triton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Triton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Triton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7510
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Triton School District?
Triton School District manages 3 public schools serving 889 students.
What is the rank of Triton School District?
Triton School District is ranked #296 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Triton School District?
77% of Triton School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Triton School District?
Triton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Triton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,413 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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