West Central Education District School District
School District · Melrose, Minnesota
Schools
3
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$62,053
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Schools
3
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$62,053
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$62,053
+$47,445 vs Minnesota median
District size
73 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
About West Central Education District
West Central Education District is a Melrose, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 73 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. The district invests $62,053 per student annually.
In standardized testing, West Central Education District students show an average math proficiency of 22.8% and ELA proficiency of 26.7%.
The district includes 1 high school.
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Schools in West Central Education District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Central Education District with test data.
Schools in West Central Education District
3 schools High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Melrose
- Total Enrollment
- 73
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Central Education District?
West Central Education District has 3 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Central Education District?
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What is the per-pupil spending in West Central Education District?
West Central Education District spends $62,053 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Central Education District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Central Education District is 8.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Central Education District?
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What are the test scores in West Central Education District?
Across schools in West Central Education District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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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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