For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 779 students in East Central 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 East Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less 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
4 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
779 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
East Central 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 70-74% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#357 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
# American Indian Students
66 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
636 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
46
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,137 is higher 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 $17,198 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,137
$17,887
Spending / Student
$17,198
$18,614
Best East Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6010
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6010
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2931
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2931
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6010
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6010
Grades: PK-K
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Central School District?
East Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of East Central School District?
East Central School District is ranked #359 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.
What is the racial composition of students in East Central School District?
82% of East Central School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is East Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,198 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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