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#1533 of 1,992 schools in MN
Southland Senior High
High School · Southland Public School District · Adams, MN
A high school in Adams, MN where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 NW WATER ST, Adams, MN 55909
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southland Senior High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southland Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low227/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,750
Median home value
$205,800
Median rent
$597/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Southland Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southland Senior High is listed in SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southland Senior High
Southland Senior High is a public high school in Adams, MN, part of Southland Public School District, serving approximately 187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,533 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southland Senior High
What grades does Southland Senior High serve?
Southland Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southland Senior High?
Southland Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland Senior High is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southland Senior High rank in MN?
Southland Senior High ranks #1,533 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Southland Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southland Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southland Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southland Senior High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southland Senior High a charter school?
No, Southland Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southland Senior High a Title I school?
No, Southland Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southland Senior High?
21.4% of students at Southland Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (507) 582-3568
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55909)
- 1,393
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 48
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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