For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
797 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
58,166 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 523 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
0.35
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
628 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
79%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
56
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,716
$17,744
Spending / Student
$15,269
$18,465
Best United South Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary 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
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
United South Central High 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
| 348 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 797 students.
What is the rank of United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District is ranked #180 out of 523 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, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is United South Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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