A−
Pierz Public School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 14 towns
Serves Pierz, Buckman, Morrill, Buh, Pierz, Agram, Platte, Granite, Buckman, Pulaski, Hillman, Harding, Lastrup and Genola, and parts of Graham, Platte Lake and Mount Morris.
Students
1,214
Schools
3
Spent per student
$13,732
MN $17,091
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Debt
$16.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Pierz Public School District
- School Grade A−: better than 82% of Minnesota districts
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 13 pts above the state
- Spends 20% less per student than the MN average
- 15 students per teacher
- Debt of $16.2M, about $13,307 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Bock.
PK–6Milaca ElementaryMilaca Public School District
7–12Milaca Secondary HighMilaca Public School District
Test scores vs. MN
2020–21Math proficiency54%
State average 44.2%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 52.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 84.4%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$13,732 per student · 20% below MN
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 29%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 19%State 76%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,216’20
1,249’21
1,252’22
1,245’23
1,214’24
About steady.
Students
White 95%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
Brainerd Public School DistrictDaggett Brook, Garrison, Maple Grove
$15,555per student
Onamia Public School DistrictDailey, Garrison, Leigh
$20,952per student
Little Falls Public School DistrictBelle Prairie, Little Falls, Ripley
$14,626per student
Foley Public School DistrictAlberta, Mayhew Lake
$13,611per student
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.