For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 327 students in Upsala Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Upsala Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
327 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upsala Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,703 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,813
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,703
$18,580
Best Upsala Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upsala Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2175
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2175
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Upsala Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2176
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2176
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upsala Public School District?
Upsala Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 327 students.
What is the rank of Upsala Public School District?
Upsala Public School District is ranked #278 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Upsala Public School District?
98% of Upsala Public School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upsala Public School District?
Upsala Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Upsala Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,703 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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