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Prescott School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns

Serves Prescott, Clifton, Oak Grove and Diamond Bluff, and parts of Trimbelle.

Students
1,184
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,272
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
20%
Debt
$40.6M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Prescott School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 67% of Minnesota districts
  • Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
  • Spends 13% less per student than the WI average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 7.1% since 2020
  • Debt of $40.6M, about $34,303 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Red Wing.

K–1Sunnyside ElementaryRed Wing Public School District
2–4Burnside ElementaryRed Wing Public School District
5–7Twin Bluff SchoolRed Wing Public School District
8–12Red Wing Senior HighRed Wing Public School District

Test scores vs. WI

2020–21
Math proficiency48%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 90.1%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,272 per student · 13% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 56%Support & administration 42%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 45%State 52%Federal 4%

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

Enrollment over time
1,274’20
1,290’21
1,243’22
1,247’23
1,184’24

Down 7.1% since 2020.

Students
White 91%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 4%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 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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