For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 732 students in East Central 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 East Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
732 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.2%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
% American Indian
9%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,839 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,154 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,839
$19,325
Spending / Student
$21,154
$20,059
Best East Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Central School District?
East Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 732 students.
What is the rank of East Central School District?
East Central School District is ranked #317 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Central School District?
78% of East Central School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Central School District?
East Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is East Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,154 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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