For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 448 students in Southland Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Southland Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
448 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Southland Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
4 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
399 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
29
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,058 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,172 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,058
$17,860
Spending / Student
$30,172
$18,586
Best Southland Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Southland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Southland Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southland Public School District?
Southland Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 448 students.
What is the rank of Southland Public School District?
Southland Public School District is ranked #170 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Southland Public School District?
89% of Southland Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southland Public School District?
Southland Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Southland Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,172 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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