Montevideo Public School District
School District · Montevideo, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#143 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,615
+$7 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,396 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Montevideo Public School District ranks #143 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Montevideo Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sanford Elementary School (7.6/10), Ramsey Elementary (6.7/10), and Montevideo Senior High (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Montevideo Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Ramsey Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Montevideo Senior High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Montevideo Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Montevideo Public School District
Montevideo Public School District is a Montevideo, Minnesota school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,396 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $14,615 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Montevideo Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sanford Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Montevideo Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Montevideo Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Montevideo Public School District with test data.
Schools in Montevideo Public School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Montevideo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,396
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- District spending per student
- $14,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montevideo Public School District?
Montevideo Public School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Montevideo Public School District?
The average composite rating for Montevideo Public School District is 6.7/10. 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 Montevideo Public School District?
Montevideo Public School District's district-level spending was $14,615 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 Montevideo Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Montevideo Public School District is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Montevideo Public School District?
Sanford Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Montevideo Public School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Montevideo Public School District?
Across schools in Montevideo Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Montevideo Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Montevideo Public School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.7%
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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