United South Central High School

Summary:

United South Central High School is a public high school located in Wells, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 333 students. The school is part of the Nrheg School District, which is ranked 131 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While United South Central High School has some strengths, such as relatively high graduation rates ranging from 82.3% to 88.8% over the past 5 years, it generally underperforms the nearby schools, particularly in academic achievement as measured by test scores. The school has lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Albert Lea Senior High, Blue Earth Area Secondary, and Maple River Secondary. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate unique challenges in serving its diverse student population.

The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, suggesting potential achievement gaps that the school may need to address. Comparing the school's practices and strategies to the higher-performing nearby schools, as well as addressing the identified areas of concern, could be valuable in improving the school's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

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


(507) 553-5819

District: United South Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,396 Help


Feeder schools for United South Central High School:

Elementary:    United South Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details United South Central High School ranks better than 50.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details United South Central High School ranks better than 71.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.04. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of United South Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), Hispanic (17.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (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 High School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at United South Central High School is $14,396.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United South Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks United South Central High School 269th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See United South Central High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks United South Central High School 137th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See United South Central High School in the ranking list.)

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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 High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.84 303rd 454 33.3%
2011 49.87 269th 478 43.7%
2012 69.05 136th 469 71.0%
2013 66.51 147th 488 69.9%
2014 54.40 232nd 490 52.7%
2015 40.70 329th 516 36.2%
2016 51.16 254th 508 50.0%
2017 44.24 317th 523 39.4%
2018 66.83 162nd 518 68.7%
2019 48.85 290th 533 45.6%
2021 42.09 308th 521 40.9%
2022 47.23 269th 520 48.3%
2023 45.98 288th 529 45.6%
2024 49.43 269th 545 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.03 286th 298 4.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.67 15th 401 96.3%
2019 55.92 171st 415 58.8%
2021 46.39 213th 399 46.6%
2022 35.22 275th 404 31.9%
2023 47.24 229th 459 50.1%
2024 55.44 177th 473 62.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.88 173rd 436 60.3%
2019 46.95 252nd 439 42.6%
2021 42.53 263rd 443 40.6%
2022 38.48 310th 467 33.6%
2023 42.25 275th 455 39.6%
2024 60.09 169th 474 64.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 150th 438 65.8%
2019 46.09 271st 454 40.3%
2021 37.72 280th 437 35.9%
2022 48.99 241st 476 49.4%
2023 46.06 251st 464 45.9%
2024 37.76 305th 479 36.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.16 155th 156 0.6%
2023 29.08 137th 178 23.0%
2024 17.80 170th 186 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.80 231st 428 46.0%
2019 34.77 308th 428 28.0%
2021 27.81 325th 422 23.0%
2022 31.99 316th 438 27.9%
2023 38.60 284th 436 34.9%
2024 45.53 234th 440 46.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for United South Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.12 32nd 433 92.6%
2005 75.10 112th 452 75.2%
2006 74.48 119th 450 73.6%
2007 79.53 89th 463 80.8%
2008 74.36 137th 460 70.2%
2010 65.16 215th 540 60.2%
2011 78.51 74th 545 86.4%
2012 76.50 94th 539 82.6%
2013 72.25 128th 534 76.0%
2014 65.02 185th 483 61.7%
2015 77.69 97th 504 80.8%
2016 62.83 210th 489 57.1%
2017 59.43 233rd 489 52.4%
2018 69.40 165th 494 66.6%
2019 63.85 196th 492 60.2%
2021 51.39 225th 428 47.4%
2022 41.04 309th 472 34.5%
2023 50.15 251st 476 47.3%
2024 70.04 137th 480 71.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.46 35th 374 90.6%
2019 72.50 95th 370 74.3%
2021 56.39 114th 270 57.8%
2022 47.52 164th 312 47.4%
2023 43.30 230th 393 41.5%
2024 80.69 41st 389 89.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.92 96th 395 75.7%
2019 52.79 222nd 401 44.6%
2021 47.21 203rd 339 40.1%
2022 37.77 273rd 388 29.6%
2023 61.01 149th 396 62.4%
2024 65.21 132nd 403 67.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.09 214th 398 46.2%
2019 58.97 181st 411 56.0%
2021 43.53 214th 351 39.0%
2022 33.28 303rd 403 24.8%
2023 29.26 308th 398 22.6%
2024 61.03 154th 405 62.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.20 128th 136 5.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at United South Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.17 218th 414 47.3%
2019 53.96 211th 412 48.8%
2021 42.41 232nd 364 36.3%
2022 32.08 310th 401 22.7%
2023 42.14 257th 398 35.4%
2024 61.62 150th 402 62.7%
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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.

United South Central High School Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for United South Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 393 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 400 3 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 400 3 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 437 4 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 422 4 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 411 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 402 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 349 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 361 1 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 361 1 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 353 1 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2005 356 2 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 333 1 7 11 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2007 331 0 8 13 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2008 306 2 9 10 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 347 6 6 30 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 318 4 5 33 3 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 308 5 3 32 1 0 0 0 349
2012 286 5 1 38 1 0 0 0 331
2013 261 5 1 35 2 0 4 0 308
2014 261 4 1 40 1 0 4 0 311
2015 265 2 2 40 0 0 5 0 314
2016 272 2 1 47 0 0 6 0 328
2017 269 2 1 45 0 0 8 0 325
2018 244 3 1 42 0 0 10 0 300
2019 249 1 0 50 0 0 10 0 310
2020 265 1 4 50 0 0 11 0 331
2021 262 2 1 55 1 0 11 0 332
2022 261 3 2 50 2 0 13 0 331
2023 257 2 2 59 1 0 12 0 333

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 402 22.0 18.3 12.2
1995 414 21.6 19.2 12.6
1996 414 21.6 19.2 12.6
1997 454 25.0 18.2 14.5
1998 433 n/a 0.0 0
1999 419 27.7 15.1 10.7
2000 414 26.3 15.7 21.3
2001 360 24.6 14.6 24.7
2002 376 25.1 15.0 30.6
2003 376 25.1 15.0 30.6
2004 372 24.5 15.2 31.7
2005 377 23.8 15.8 37.1
2006 355 24.8 14.3 36.1
2007 355 24.5 14.5 35.8
2008 329 22.2 14.8 35.9
2009 391 22.1 17.7 36.1
2010 363 21.6 16.7 43.3
2011 349 21.7 16.0 39
2012 331 21.3 15.5 37.2
2013 308 21.1 14.5 40.6
2014 311 21.3 14.5 36.7
2015 314 21.0 14.9 40.8
2016 328 21.0 15.6 39.9
2017 325 22.0 14.7 41.5
2018 300 20.3 14.7 45
2019 310 20.0 15.4 41.6
2020 331 19.2 17.1 43.5
2021 332 20.2 16.4 35.2
2022 331 19.7 16.7 36.6
2023 333 21.0 15.8 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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 402 22.0 18.3 12.2
1995 414 21.6 19.2 12.6
1996 414 21.6 19.2 12.6
1997 454 25.0 18.2 14.5
1998 433 n/a 0.0 0
1999 419 27.7 15.1 10.7
2000 414 26.3 15.7 21.3
2001 360 24.6 14.6 24.7
2002 376 25.1 15.0 30.6
2003 376 25.1 15.0 30.6
2004 372 24.5 15.2 31.7
2005 377 23.8 15.8 37.1
2006 355 24.8 14.3 36.1
2007 355 24.5 14.5 35.8
2008 329 22.2 14.8 35.9
2009 391 22.1 17.7 36.1
2010 363 21.6 16.7 43.3
2011 349 21.7 16.0 39
2012 331 21.3 15.5 37.2
2013 308 21.1 14.5 40.6
2014 311 21.3 14.5 36.7
2015 314 21.0 14.9 40.8
2016 328 21.0 15.6 39.9
2017 325 22.0 14.7 41.5
2018 300 20.3 14.7 45
2019 310 20.0 15.4 41.6
2020 331 19.2 17.1 43.5
2021 332 20.2 16.4 35.2
2022 331 19.7 16.7 36.6
2023 333 21.0 15.8 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 High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,396

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

Impact of COVID-19 on United South Central High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 290th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 288th of 529 Middle schools
 0%
Ranks 196th of 492 High schoolsRanks 251st of 476 High schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (United South Central High School)45.537.9
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (United South Central Schools)45.537.9
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (United South Central High School)54.455.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)54.455.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (United South Central High School)38.621
 17.7%
   8th Grade Math (United South Central Schools)38.621
 17.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (United South Central High School)52.325
 27.3%
   8th Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)52.325
 27.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (United South Central High School)40.923.8
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (United South Central Schools)40.923.8
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (United South Central High School)58.350.9
 7.5%
   10th Grade Reading (United South Central Schools)58.350.9
 7.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (United South Central High School)4223.4
 18.6%
   11th Grade Math (United South Central Schools)4223.4
 18.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (United South Central High School)55.433.3
 22%
   End of Course Science (United South Central Schools)55.433.3
 22%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310333
 7.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic5059
 18%
Pacific Islander00
White249257
 3.2%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%50.8%
 9.1%


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United South Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : United South Central Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended United South Central High School.

Students at United South Central High School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

United South Central High School ranks 137th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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