Top Rankings
Worthington 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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,343 students in Worthington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Worthington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
3,343 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Worthington 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 65% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
65%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
289 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,136 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
11%
# Black Students
198 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
613 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
18%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
205
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
234
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
364
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
275
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,658 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,625 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,658
$17,860
Spending / Student
$21,625
$18,586
Best Worthington Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #33.
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Worthington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
Magnet School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Grades: 3-5
| 662 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,343 students.
What is the rank of Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District is ranked #424 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington Public School District?
64% of Worthington Public School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Worthington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,625 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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