Top Rankings
Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,428 students in Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District are Hilltop Primary School, Shirley Hills Primary School and Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,428 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,284 is higher 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 $16,336 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,284
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,336
$18,580
Best Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Primary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Shirley Hills Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Wilshire Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Gr: 5-7 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Gr: 8-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus
Special Education School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8415
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8415
Gr: 12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Westonka Sp Educational Ecfe
Special Education School
5901 Sunnyfield Road E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8031
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8031
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 6 public schools serving 2,428 students.
What is the rank of Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #5 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District?
85% of Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,336 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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