Paynesville Area Schools School District
School District · Paynesville, Minnesota
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#375 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,238
$1,370 vs Minnesota median
District size
920 students
Typical than Minnesota median
About Paynesville Area Schools
Paynesville Area Schools is a Paynesville, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 920 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $13,238 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Paynesville Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paynesville Area Elementary, which has a composite score of 4.6/10.
In standardized testing, Paynesville Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paynesville Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paynesville Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Paynesville Area Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Paynesville
- Total Enrollment
- 920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paynesville Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Paynesville Area Schools is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools spends $13,238 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paynesville Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paynesville Area Schools is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Elementary is the highest-rated school in Paynesville Area Schools with a composite score of 4.6/10.
What are the test scores in Paynesville Area Schools?
Across schools in Paynesville Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.4%
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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