Southland Public School District

The Southland Public School District in Minnesota operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district serves a mix of student populations, with some schools performing well and others facing challenges.

Southland Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school, ranked 105 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school excels in 10th-grade reading proficiency and science proficiency. In contrast, Southland Elementary School struggles with reading proficiency, with only 38.71% of students scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III reading assessment. Southland Middle School also faces challenges, with its statewide ranking dropping from 80 out of 520 schools in 2021-2022 to 206 out of 545 schools in 2023-2024.

The district's schools also vary in their racial diversity and socioeconomic factors. Southland Elementary has a more diverse student population, while Southland Middle and Senior High have less diversity. Additionally, Southland Elementary has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 44.19%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. These factors may contribute to the academic performance differences observed across the district's schools.