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Westonka Public School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Mound, Minnetrista and Spring Park, and parts of Orono, Shorewood and Independence.

Students
2,442
Schools
8
Spent per student
$15,358
MN $17,091
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
18%
Debt
$69.1M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Westonka Public School District

  • School Grade A+: better than 95% of Minnesota districts
  • Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 13 pts above the state
  • Spends 10% less per student than the MN average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Debt of $69.1M, about $28,307 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Hale.

PK–2Lincoln ElementaryGlencoe-Silver Lake School District
3–6Lakeside ElementaryGlencoe-Silver Lake School District
7–8GSL Junior High SchoolGlencoe-Silver Lake School District
9–12Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior HighGlencoe-Silver Lake School District

Test scores vs. MN

2020–21
Math proficiency65%
State average 44.2%
Reading / language arts68%
State average 52.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 84.4%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,358 per student · 10% below MN
Spending
Classroom instruction 67%Support & administration 28%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 45%State 52%Federal 3%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Students
White 85%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 6%Black 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

8 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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