For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 778 students in United South Central Schools 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 United South Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
778 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
United South Central Schools 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
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
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
4 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
612 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
59
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,125 in this school district is less 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 $15,641 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,125
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,641
$18,586
Best United South Central Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District is ranked #182 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 United South Central Schools School District?
79% of United South Central Schools School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is United South Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,641 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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