Top Rankings
West Central Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 779 students in West Central Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in West Central Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
779 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Central Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
9 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
711 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
52
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,666 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,977
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,666
$18,586
Best West Central Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Grades: PK-4
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Wca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
West Central Area Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central Area School District?
West Central Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of West Central Area School District?
West Central Area School District is ranked #74 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central Area School District?
91% of West Central Area School District students are White, 4% 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 West Central Area School District?
West Central Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is West Central Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,666 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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