For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 520 students in Southland Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Southland Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
520 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southland Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,994 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,558
$17,742
Spending / Student
$25,994
$18,463
Best Southland Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Southland Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southland Public School District?
Southland Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 520 students.
What is the rank of Southland Public School District?
Southland Public School District is ranked #220 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southland Public School District?
88% of Southland Public School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southland Public School District?
Southland Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Southland Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,994 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 54% over four school years.
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