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5.8 avg / 10

Hastings Public School District

School District · Hastings, Minnesota

Students: 4,095
Teachers (FTE): 249
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

8

3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,745

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#260 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,745

+$137 vs Minnesota median

District size

4,095 students

Much larger than Minnesota median

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. The district invests $14,745 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Hastings Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kennedy Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Hastings Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 53.9%
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ELA Proficiency 53.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hastings Public School District with test data.

District Details

City
Hastings
Total Enrollment
4,095
Teachers (FTE)
249
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hastings Public School District?

Hastings Public School District spends $14,745 per student per year.

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 8.0/10.

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 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. 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 5.8/10 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 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
53.9%
ELA Proficiency
53.4%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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