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ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
28
Schools
11,010
Students
$19,907
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
60.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 11,010 students across 28 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,907 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (28)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PLYMOUTH MIDDLE06–08836
ROBBINSDALE MIDDLE06–08632
Sandburg Middle School06–08418
The FAIR School - Crystal06–08245
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Robbinsdale Shared Time ProgramKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,907+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
33%
State
55.0%
Local (property tax)
33.0%
Federal
12.0%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (33%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
11,010
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,907 per pupil — 39% 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 ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 28 public schools, serving a total of 11,010 students.
What is the graduation rate for ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $19,907 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
61% of students in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 48/100. 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.