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MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
28
Schools
11,792
Students
$16,732
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
35.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
94.7%
Graduation Rate
+8.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 11,792 students across 28 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 12 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,732 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (28)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chippewa Middle School06–081,089
Edgewood Middle School06–08699
Highview Middle School06–08820
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BIRTH TO TWO ECSEPK–PK97
ECSE PROGRAMPK–PK107
SHARED TIME PROGRAMPK–120
Speech Program - Sp Ed ProgramPK–PK35
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,732+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
34%
State
58.1%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
8.0%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
11,792
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.7%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.7% graduation rate — 8.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,732 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 28 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 28 public schools, serving a total of 11,792 students.
What is the graduation rate for MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,732 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
35% of students in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.