Windom Public School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Windom Public School District, serving 1,058 students. Windom Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in Windom Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Windom Public School District are Winfair Elementary School, Windom Middle School and Windom Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Windom Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.windom.k12.mn.us |
| School District Phone Number | (507) 831-6901 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,058 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 78 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Windom Public 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 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #234 out of 524 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 25 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 192 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 18% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 21 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 758 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 72% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 15 Students | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 2% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 46 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 11 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 78 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 86 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 78 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 72 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 87 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 96 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 77 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 85 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 84 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 83 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 79 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 81 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 61 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,670 is higher than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,908 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $16 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $15 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,670 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,908 | $14,606 |
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Windom Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Winfair Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%1454 6th Ave10
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Grades: PK-3 | 314 students
- Windom Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1400 W 17th St10
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 4-8 | 429 students
- Windom Senior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1400 W 17th St10
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 9-12 | 304 students
- Early Childhood Learning Center Special Education School1012 5th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Grades: PK | 11 students
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