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6.7 avg / 10

Southern Mn Education Consortium School District

School District · Austin, Minnesota

Students: 179
Teachers (FTE): 28

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

13

3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$45,185

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.4:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Southern Mn Education Consortium?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Mn Education Consortium as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Smec Alc

6.7/10

Austin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$45,185

+$30,577 vs Minnesota median

District size

179 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

Top-Rated Schools in Southern Mn Education Consortium

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Smec Alc 6.7 / 10

See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Southern Mn Education Consortium

Southern Mn Education Consortium is a Austin, Minnesota school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 179 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. The district invests $45,185 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Southern Mn Education Consortium demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Smec Alc, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Southern Mn Education Consortium students show an average math proficiency of 24.7% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.

The district includes 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Southern Mn Education Consortium, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Mn Education Consortium with test data.

District Details

State
Minnesota
City
Austin
Total Enrollment
179
Teachers (FTE)
28
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southern Mn Education Consortium?

Southern Mn Education Consortium has 13 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Southern Mn Education Consortium?

The average composite rating for Southern Mn Education Consortium is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Mn Education Consortium?

Southern Mn Education Consortium spends $45,185 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Mn Education Consortium?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Mn Education Consortium is 6.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southern Mn Education Consortium?

Smec Alc is the highest-rated school in Southern Mn Education Consortium with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Southern Mn Education Consortium?

Across schools in Southern Mn Education Consortium with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Southern Mn Education Consortium compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Southern Mn Education Consortium has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 13 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
24.7%
ELA Proficiency
34.8%

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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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