Austin Public School District
School District · Austin, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,309
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,309
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#295 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,309
+$701 vs Minnesota median
District size
5,146 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
About Austin Public School District
Austin Public School District is a Austin, Minnesota school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,309 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Austin Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sumner Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Austin Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 27.3% and ELA proficiency of 31.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Austin Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Austin Public School District with test data.
Schools in Austin Public School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Austin
- Total Enrollment
- 5,146
- Teachers (FTE)
- 346
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Austin Public School District?
The average composite rating for Austin Public School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District spends $15,309 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Austin Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Austin Public School District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Austin Public School District?
Sumner Elementary is the highest-rated school in Austin Public School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Austin Public School District?
Across schools in Austin Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Austin Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Austin Public School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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