EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Edina Public School District serves 8,610 students across 14 schools in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The district experienced 1.6% enrollment growth in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 with 559 teachers.

Academic performance significantly exceeds state averages in both measured areas. Math proficiency stands at 53.1% compared to the state average of 37.2%, representing a 15.9 percentage point gap. Reading proficiency is 62.0% versus the state average of 43.6%, a 18.4 percentage point difference. These results place the district notably above state benchmarks.

The student population is demographically distributed as follows: 67.3% White, 9.7% Black, 7.9% Hispanic, and 7.7% Asian students. The district reflects its urban location in Hennepin County with moderate racial diversity.

Chronic absenteeism is reported at 20.3%, indicating attendance patterns that warrant monitoring. This metric suggests potential engagement or access issues affecting a meaningful portion of the student population.

Overall, Edina Public School District demonstrates strong academic outcomes relative to state performance measures while managing moderate enrollment stability. The combination of above-average proficiency rates and structured school organization suggests an established district with consistent resource allocation and instructional practices.