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Winona Area Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,455 students in Winona Area 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 Winona Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,455 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Winona Area Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#348 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
94 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
173 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
1,814 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
150
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,355 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,382 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,355
$17,860
Spending / Student
$19,382
$18,586
Best Winona Area Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Grades: K-4
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Grades: 5-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1268 W 5th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Winona Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #55.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Winona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lacrescent Gr 9-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,455 students.
What is the rank of Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District is ranked #350 out of 527 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Area Public School District?
74% of Winona Area Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Winona Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,382 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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