Austin Public School District

401 Nw 3rd Ave
Austin, MN 55912-2378
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Austin 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 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,182 students in Austin 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 Austin Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
5,182 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Austin Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#401 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Austin Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Austin Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Austin Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Austin Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
590 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
12%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,516 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
10%
# Black Students
467 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
2,317 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
113 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
208
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
393
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
354
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
403
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
373
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
384
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
440
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
395
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
383
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,082 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Austin Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$83 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Austin Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,804
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Austin Public   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,082
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Austin Public   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Austin Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 19th Ave Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1300
Grades: 1-4
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Banfield Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 17th St Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1200
Grades: 1-4
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Austin Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 8-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #44.
I.j. Holton Intermediate School
Math: 19% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1525
Grades: 5-6
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Neveln Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1918 E Oakland Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1600
Grades: 1-4
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Ellis Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 819 students
Rank: #77.
Sumner Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1100
Grades: 1-4
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #99.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer
Alternative School
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Online Academy
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1400
Grades: K
| 393 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,182 students.
What is the rank of Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District is ranked #405 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Austin Public School District?
45% of Austin Public School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Austin Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,082 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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