Kenyon-Wanamingo School District

225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983-1452
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 654 students in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
654 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Kenyon-Wanamingo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#294 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
572 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
10
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
42
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,771 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,119 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,771
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,119
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kenyon-Wanamingo   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kenyon-Wanamingo School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Grades: 5-8
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District manages 3 public schools serving 654 students.
What is the rank of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District is ranked #289 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
88% of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Kenyon-Wanamingo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,119 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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