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Sauk Centre Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,104 students in Sauk Centre Public 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 Sauk Centre Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,104 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sauk Centre Public 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,388 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,109 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,388
$19,325
Spending / Student
$26,109
$20,059
Best Sauk Centre Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sauk Centre Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sauk Centre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sauk Centre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Road
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sauk Centre Public School District?
Sauk Centre Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,104 students.
What is the rank of Sauk Centre Public School District?
Sauk Centre Public School District is ranked #360 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk Centre Public School District?
81% of Sauk Centre Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sauk Centre Public School District?
Sauk Centre Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Sauk Centre Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,109 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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