Spring Grove School District, MN

Original Research by School Decision on Spring Grove School District

Spring Grove School District is a small, rural public school system in southeastern Minnesota that serves the village of Spring Grove and the surrounding area of Houston County. It is a single-building district in practice, with an elementary school and a secondary school that together cover pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district’s enrollment is small, and the student body is predominantly white, with a small share of Hispanic students and a very small number of students from other racial backgrounds. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the level of economic diversity and the availability of specialized support.

Academically, the district shows a pattern of mixed results on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment. In elementary grades, reading proficiency is a clear strength. By fifth grade, a large majority of students meet or exceed state standards in reading, and sixth-grade reading results are similarly strong. Math performance in the elementary years is more varied, with third-grade math proficiency below half and fourth and fifth grades showing stronger results. Middle school brings a noticeable drop. Seventh-grade math proficiency is low, and eighth-grade math is also below half. Reading in seventh grade is solid, but eighth-grade reading falls off sharply. Science results are a soft spot. Fifth-grade science proficiency is below half, and eighth-grade science proficiency is very low. The state changed its science assessment and cut scores in the same year, which makes direct comparison with prior years unreliable, but the current numbers are a clear area a parent may want to discuss with the school.

The district’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it in the top quartile among Houston County’s four districts. That is a strong relative position, though it is driven heavily by the elementary reading scores. The chronic absenteeism rate is low and also in the top quartile, meaning most students are in class consistently. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range among county districts, which may reflect the costs of running a small, rural system.

The district operates two schools: Spring Grove Elementary and Spring Grove Secondary. The secondary school presumably serves the upper grades, but no graduation rate was reported in the data, so that metric is not available for review. The district’s enrollment is small, with a relatively even spread across grades, and the student body is overwhelmingly white. Data on the share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, and on English learners was not reported, which leaves gaps in understanding the level of economic and learning diversity in the district.

Housing in the area is more affordable than the state median. The weighted home value across the district’s ZIP codes is below the Minnesota average, with the village of Spring Grove itself showing the most affordable values and the strongest year-over-year appreciation. The broader housing market in Houston County is modest compared to state benchmarks, and the national mortgage rate environment is typical for the period.

The district’s chronic absenteeism rate is low, placing it in the top quartile among county districts. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range, which is common for small rural districts that must maintain facilities and staff across a full grade span with a small tax base. No graduation rate was reported, so that measure cannot be assessed. The district’s two schools, Spring Grove Elementary and Spring Grove Secondary, are both listed as open. No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were found in publicly reported sources, so the district appears to be operating on a stable footing without major recent disruptions or initiatives.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

353

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 1%

White 92%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

20%

40%

Gr 4

—

58%

Gr 5

70%

84%

Gr 6

—

88%

Gr 7

60%

68%

Gr 8

—

38%

Math

Gr 3

30%

73%

Gr 4

—

68%

Gr 5

70%

80%

Gr 6

—

76%

Gr 7

30%

32%

Gr 8

—

54%

Science

Gr 5

40%

42%

Gr 8

—

15%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

SPRING GROVE ELEMENTARY

SPRING GROVE SECONDARY

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

56%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

80%

Grade 5

81%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

35%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$265,470

Year-over-year change+5.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$220K to $337K

vs. state typical0.76x

vs. national typical0.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
55974	Spring Grove	$263K	+6.1%	82.6%
55954	Mabel	$220K	+0.6%	6.6%
55921	Caledonia	$285K	+5.1%	5.9%
55943	Houston	$337K	+4.5%	5.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,340/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Comparison

State typical home value$350,891 (+2.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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