Top Rankings
Murray County Central Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 721 students in Murray County Central Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Murray County Central Schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
721 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Murray County Central Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 515 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,964 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,198
$17,742
Spending / Student
$14,964
$18,463
Best Murray County Central Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: 2-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murray County Central Schools?
Murray County Central Schools manages 4 public schools serving 721 students.
What is the rank of Murray County Central Schools?
Murray County Central Schools is ranked #57 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County Central Schools?
89% of Murray County Central Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray County Central Schools?
Murray County Central Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Murray County Central Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,964 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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