Windom Public School District

The Windom Public School District in Minnesota operates three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement, with Windom Senior High standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

Windom Senior High has achieved a strong 94.4% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 4.1% dropout rate, earning it a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's 11th-grade MCA-III Math scores, with only 26.14% of students proficient or better, lag behind the state average of 34.99%. In contrast, Windom Area Elementary has performed well on 3rd and 4th grade MCA-III Math and Reading assessments, exceeding the district and state averages in many cases, and maintains a low 12.5 student-teacher ratio.

The district's schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (60-67%) and significant Hispanic/Latino representation (23-25%). However, the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 41% to 59.05%, suggest the need to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure equitable access to educational resources and support. Windom Middle has mixed results, with strong 5th-grade scores but declining performance in the upper grades, indicating a potential need to focus on supporting student learning and engagement as they progress through middle school.