Hastings Public School District
School District · Hastings, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Hastings Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hastings Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kennedy Elementary
Hastings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hastings High School
Hastings · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Hastings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#246 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,745
+$137 vs Minnesota median
District size
4,095 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Hastings Public School District ranks #246 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Hastings Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kennedy Elementary (7.2/10), Hastings High School (6.9/10), and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hastings Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Hastings High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hastings Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Pinecrest Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hastings Alternative Center | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hastings Public School District
Hastings Public School District is a Hastings, Minnesota school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,095 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $14,745 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Hastings Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kennedy Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hastings Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hastings Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hastings Public School District with test data.
Schools in Hastings Public School District
8 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Hastings
- Total Enrollment
- 4,095
- Teachers (FTE)
- 249
- District spending per student
- $14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hastings Public School District?
The average composite rating for Hastings Public School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District's district-level spending was $14,745 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hastings Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hastings Public School District is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hastings Public School District?
Kennedy Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hastings Public School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hastings Public School District?
Across schools in Hastings Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hastings Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Hastings Public School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
How we rate schools
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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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