West Central Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 76 students in West Central Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in West Central Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
West Central Education School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 40-59% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
11%
# Black Students
n/a
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
54 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
71%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
1
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
3
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
4
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $59,329 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,750 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to West Central Education School District?
West Central Education School District manages 4 public schools serving 76 students.
What is the rank of West Central Education School District?
West Central Education School District is ranked #145 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central Education School District?
71% of West Central Education School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central Education School District?
West Central Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is West Central Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,750 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 76 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
