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 3 public elementary schools serving 1,459 students in Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary 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. Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,655 Schools
# Students
2,428 Students
571,925 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
40,363 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
0.61
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
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 Public Elementary Schools (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%
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