Summary:
The city of Hibbing, Minnesota, is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Greenhaven Elementary leading the way in both math and reading proficiency, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Meanwhile, other elementary schools in the Hibbing Public School District lag behind, suggesting potential equity concerns that the district may need to address.
Lincoln Elementary also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in both math and reading, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2. Hibbing High has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 143rd out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 186th out of 450 in 2024-2025, and its 84.2% four-year graduation rate is commendable.
The data also reveals a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients across the district, from 43.03% at Hibbing High to 73.55% at Washington Elementary, suggesting significant socioeconomic diversity within the district. The presence of the Hibbing Early Learning Center, which serves pre-K and kindergarten students, highlights the district's focus on early childhood education, which could be a strength in the long run.
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