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West Central Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 91 students in West Central Education 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 West Central Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
5 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
91 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Central Education School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#348 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2020-21) âš COVID-19 impacted2.3%
21.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
70%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $54,681 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $53,088 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$54,681
$19,325
Showing 2002–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$53,088
$20,059
Showing 2002–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Central Education School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
West Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Wced 18-22 Program
Special Education School
805 E State Highway 55
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 256-6026
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 256-6026
Gr: 12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Wced Credit Recovery
Alternative School
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Education District B-2
Special Education School
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central Education School District?
West Central Education School District manages 5 public schools serving 91 students.
What is the rank of West Central Education School District?
West Central Education School District is ranked #139 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central Education School District?
70% of West Central Education School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central Education School District?
West Central Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is West Central Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $53,088 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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