For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 151 students in Southern Mn Education Consortium 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 Southern Mn Education Consortium School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
14 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
151 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
45:1
District Rank
Southern Mn Education Consortium 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 90% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#400 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
8 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
125 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
8
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,821 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,298 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,821
$17,860
Spending / Student
$46,298
$18,586
Best Southern Mn Education Consortium School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: 5-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Success East
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N. Broadway Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Cards Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
710 4th Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Kingsland
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 N Section Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step - Kingsland
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 N Section Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Adams
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
312 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Alden
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
215 N. Broadway Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
112 Main St S
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Reset
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
21697 State Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smec Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Mn Education Consortium School District?
Southern Mn Education Consortium School District manages 14 public schools serving 151 students.
What is the rank of Southern Education Consortium School District?
Southern Education Consortium School District is ranked #145 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Education Consortium School District?
83% of Southern Education Consortium School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Education Consortium School District?
Southern Education Consortium School District has a student/teacher ratio of 45:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Southern Education Consortium School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,298 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
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