Top Rankings
Worthington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,797 students in Worthington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Worthington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
3,797 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Worthington Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
333 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,138 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
10%
# Black Students
232 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
978 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
26%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
302
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
280
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
246
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
364
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,039 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,547
$17,887
Spending / Student
$19,039
$18,614
Best Worthington Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 1,194 students
Rank: #44.
Worthington Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 5-8
| 957 students
Rank: #55.
Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,797 students.
What is the rank of Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District is ranked #418 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington Public School District?
56% of Worthington Public School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Worthington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,039 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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