Top Rankings
New Ulm Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,162 students in New Ulm Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in New Ulm Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,162 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
New Ulm Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
10 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
15 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,943 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
155
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,285 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,285
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,346
$18,586
Best New Ulm Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Ulm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
New Ulm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 South Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Grades: 1-4
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
Grades: 11-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Ulm Public School District?
New Ulm Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,162 students.
What is the rank of New Ulm Public School District?
New Ulm Public School District is ranked #139 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Ulm Public School District?
90% of New Ulm Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Ulm Public School District?
New Ulm Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is New Ulm Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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