Top Rankings
Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,220 students in Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,220 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#329 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
44%
12%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
34%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,804
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,789
$18,580
Best Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Willmar Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Willmar Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,220 students.
What is the rank of Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #354 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
44% of Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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