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
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 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
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?
Academic rating data for West Central Education District is currently being processed. Check back soon for the district's average rating.
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?
School ratings for West Central Education District are still being calculated. Check back soon.
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 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. 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.
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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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