For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 756 students in United South Central Schools 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 United South Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
756 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
United South Central Schools 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
597 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
53
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,097 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,623
$17,887
Spending / Student
$16,097
$18,614
Best United South Central Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools 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 United South Central Schools School District?
79% of United South Central Schools School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is United South Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,097 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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