Southern Mn Education Consortium School District

21697 State Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 143 students in Southern Mn Education Consortium 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 Southern Mn Education Consortium 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 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
143 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
46:1

District Rank

Southern Mn Education Consortium School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 60-69% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#453 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Southern Mn Education Consortium  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Mn Education Consortium  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.
20-29%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Mn Education Consortium  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.
60-69%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Southern Mn Education Consortium  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
123 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
15
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
1
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $50,497 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 $48,888 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Southern Mn Education Consortium  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
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Southern Mn Education Consortium  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
$50,497
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Southern Mn Education Consortium  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$48,888
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Southern Mn Education Consortium  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Southern Mn Education Consortium School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N. Broadway Ave.
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
203 2nd St. Nw
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St.
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step - Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave.
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Adams
Special Education School
312 W Main St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Alden
Special Education School
215 N. Broadway Ave
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reset
Special Education School
21697 State Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southern Mn Education Consortium School District?
Southern Mn Education Consortium School District manages 11 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District?
Southern Mn Education Consortium School District is ranked #134 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Mn Education Consortium School District?
86% of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District?
Southern Mn Education Consortium School District has a student/teacher ratio of 46:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Southern Mn Education Consortium School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,888 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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