United South Central Elementary

Summary:

United South Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Wells, Minnesota, serving 445 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Maple River School District, which is ranked 131 out of 463 districts in the state.

United South Central Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outperforming state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. The school's Hispanic and low-income students, in particular, significantly outperform their peers at the state level, ranking among the top elementary schools in Minnesota. Over the past 10 years, United South Central Elementary has maintained a strong ranking, consistently placing in the top 35% of Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While United South Central Elementary has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools like Hawthorne Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, and Blue Earth Area Elementary, it also serves a significant population of low-income students, with over 55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and educating students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. However, there may be opportunities for improvement in the performance of male students and special education students, who have lower rankings compared to their peers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 600 11th St. SW
       Wells, MN  56097-0312


(507) 553-5810

District: United South Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,465 Help


Students who attend United South Central Elementary usually attend:

High:    United South Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Two or more races:
3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details United South Central Elementary ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (17.1%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at United South Central Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at United South Central Elementary is $12,465.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United South Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks United South Central Elementary 253rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See United South Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


United South Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks United South Central Schools 131st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for United South Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.53 168th 756 77.8%
2007 70.32 202nd 777 74.0%
2008 57.02 400th 781 48.8%
2010 55.57 452nd 803 43.7%
2011 47.45 536th 814 34.2%
2012 65.22 312th 820 62.0%
2013 67.58 280th 824 66.0%
2014 74.86 171st 826 79.3%
2015 74.62 191st 840 77.3%
2016 72.17 227th 848 73.2%
2017 76.33 176th 853 79.4%
2018 64.04 335th 847 60.4%
2019 68.17 292nd 870 66.4%
2021 69.43 263rd 869 69.7%
2022 68.86 270th 858 68.5%
2023 59.59 371st 845 56.1%
2024 70.32 253rd 881 71.3%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 278th 463 40.0%
2019 43.49 319th 515 38.1%
2021 59.82 139th 417 66.7%
2022 54.57 203rd 500 59.4%
2024 50.00 268th 572 53.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.69 79th 728 89.1%
2019 74.67 132nd 740 82.2%
2021 73.36 130th 683 81.0%
2022 85.38 44th 663 93.4%
2023 75.07 138th 774 82.2%
2024 86.08 54th 793 93.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.08 200th 774 74.2%
2019 71.90 207th 787 73.7%
2021 66.15 273rd 783 65.1%
2022 70.83 228th 799 71.5%
2023 66.13 278th 787 64.7%
2024 76.57 157th 809 80.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.05 435th 779 44.2%
2019 59.51 378th 798 52.6%
2021 65.21 279th 784 64.4%
2022 62.03 319th 808 60.5%
2023 49.61 444th 799 44.4%
2024 57.35 381st 826 53.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.94 71st 220 67.7%
2019 71.28 42nd 219 80.8%
2023 72.35 38th 214 82.2%
2024 85.77 19th 249 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at United South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 375th 712 47.3%
2019 56.28 322nd 722 55.4%
2021 54.93 304th 710 57.2%
2022 54.04 342nd 725 52.8%
2023 38.67 474th 712 33.4%
2024 51.33 353rd 730 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for United South Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 240 1 2 22 4 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 227 1 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 227 1 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 226 1 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 223 0 5 17 1 n/a n/a 20 266
1999 239 0 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 333 2 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 289 3 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 257 3 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 257 3 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 262 5 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 282 4 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 251 3 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 220 1 4 38 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2008 250 2 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 305 2 6 56 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 289 2 5 62 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 252 1 0 68 0 0 8 0 329
2012 229 0 0 60 0 0 12 0 301
2013 260 0 0 58 0 0 14 0 332
2014 265 0 0 52 0 0 14 0 331
2015 291 0 0 61 0 0 13 0 365
2016 285 0 0 58 0 0 13 0 356
2017 308 5 1 63 0 0 14 0 391
2018 321 3 3 63 0 0 17 0 407
2019 344 5 2 57 0 0 19 0 427
2020 345 5 1 60 0 0 25 0 436
2021 340 2 3 61 0 0 22 0 428
2022 336 2 1 67 0 0 19 0 425
2023 355 2 1 67 1 0 19 0 445
2024 355 0 0 77 0 0 17 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at United South Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 269 17.7 15.2 31.6
1995 249 18.1 13.8 24.5
1996 249 18.1 13.8 24.5
1997 252 18.5 13.6 26.6
1998 266 n/a 0.0 29.7
1999 258 20.0 12.9 24.4
2000 354 28.5 12.4 40.7
2001 332 27.1 12.3 50.3
2002 299 27.3 11.0 50.8
2003 299 27.3 11.0 50.8
2004 304 23.7 12.8 49.3
2005 322 24.1 13.4 45.7
2006 291 22.5 12.9 51.9
2007 263 22.4 11.7 55.5
2008 298 22.9 13.0 54
2009 370 28.4 13.0 45.9
2010 358 27.2 13.1 52
2011 329 26.7 12.2 51.1
2012 301 26.8 11.1 48.2
2013 332 29.3 11.3 53.9
2014 331 29.7 11.1 48.9
2015 365 29.0 12.5 53.2
2016 356 30.0 11.8 52.5
2017 391 27.9 13.9 52.9
2018 407 29.7 13.7 52.6
2019 427 31.2 13.6 50.1
2020 436 29.1 14.9 50.5
2021 428 30.0 14.2 38.6
2022 425 30.8 13.7 40.2
2023 445 31.1 14.2 55.3
2024 449 32.8 13.6 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio United South Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 269 17.7 15.2 31.6
1995 249 18.1 13.8 24.5
1996 249 18.1 13.8 24.5
1997 252 18.5 13.6 26.6
1998 266 n/a 0.0 29.7
1999 258 20.0 12.9 24.4
2000 354 28.5 12.4 40.7
2001 332 27.1 12.3 50.3
2002 299 27.3 11.0 50.8
2003 299 27.3 11.0 50.8
2004 304 23.7 12.8 49.3
2005 322 24.1 13.4 45.7
2006 291 22.5 12.9 51.9
2007 263 22.4 11.7 55.5
2008 298 22.9 13.0 54
2009 370 28.4 13.0 45.9
2010 358 27.2 13.1 52
2011 329 26.7 12.2 51.1
2012 301 26.8 11.1 48.2
2013 332 29.3 11.3 53.9
2014 331 29.7 11.1 48.9
2015 365 29.0 12.5 53.2
2016 356 30.0 11.8 52.5
2017 391 27.9 13.9 52.9
2018 407 29.7 13.7 52.6
2019 427 31.2 13.6 50.1
2020 436 29.1 14.9 50.5
2021 428 30.0 14.2 38.6
2022 425 30.8 13.7 40.2
2023 445 31.1 14.2 55.3
2024 449 32.8 13.6 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for United South Central Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,465

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on United South Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 292nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 845 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (United South Central Elementary)9076.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (United South Central Schools)9076.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (United South Central Elementary)5850
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)5850
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (United South Central Elementary)76.770.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (United South Central Schools)76.770.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (United South Central Elementary)61.740.7
 20.9%
   4th Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)61.740.7
 20.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (United South Central Elementary)54.450.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (United South Central Schools)54.450.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (United South Central Elementary)71.762.7
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)71.762.7
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (United South Central Elementary)60.939.7
 21.2%
   5th Grade Science (United South Central Schools)60.939.7
 21.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (United South Central Elementary)42.631.6
 11%
   6th Grade Math (United South Central Schools)42.631.6
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (United South Central Elementary)68.952.6
 16.2%
   6th Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)68.952.6
 16.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427445
 4.2%
African American52
 60%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic5767
 17.5%
Pacific Islander00
White344355
 3.2%
Two or More Races1919
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%55.3%
 5.2%


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United South Central Elementary ranks 253rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended United South Central Elementary.

Students at United South Central Elementary are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend United South Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : United South Central High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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