For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 763 students in United South Central Schools. 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 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
763 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
United South Central Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 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.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
79%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,949 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,461
$17,752
Spending / Student
$15,949
$18,474
Best United South Central Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 11th St Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United South Central Schools?
United South Central Schools manages 2 public schools serving 763 students.
What is the rank of United South Central Schools?
United South Central Schools is ranked #212 out of 515 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?
79% of United South Central Schools students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United South Central Schools?
United South Central Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is United South Central Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,949 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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