United South Central Schools School District

600 11th Street. Sw
Wells, MN 56097-0312
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in United South Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in United South Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
797 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

United South Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 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 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#200 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
46%
51%
51%
37%
41%
75%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
79%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,716
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,269
$18,580

Best United South Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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 797 students.
What is the rank of United South Central Schools School District?
United South Central Schools School District is ranked #211 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 United South Central Schools School District?
79% of United South Central Schools School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is United South Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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