Worthington Public School District

1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187-1610
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#409 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Worthington Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Worthington Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Worthington Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Worthington Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Worthington Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$72 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Worthington Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,547
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Worthington Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,039
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Worthington Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 1,194 students
Rank: #44.
Worthington Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 5-8
| 957 students
Rank: #55.
Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
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
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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