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Willmar Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,220 students in Willmar Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Willmar Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,220 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Willmar Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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 76% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
164 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,855 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
12%
# Black Students
633 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
15%
12%
# White Students
1,448 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
34%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
237
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
304
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
290
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
291
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
285
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
369
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
321
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
334
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
334
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,804
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,789
$18,580
Best Willmar Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Willmar Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Willmar Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #99.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willmar Public School District?
Willmar Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,220 students.
What is the rank of Willmar Public School District?
Willmar Public School District is ranked #349 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willmar Public School District?
44% of Willmar Public School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willmar Public School District?
Willmar Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Willmar Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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