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New Ulm Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,127 students in New Ulm Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in New Ulm Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
6 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
2,127 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Ulm Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,598 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,553
$17,742
Spending / Student
$15,598
$18,463
Best New Ulm Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Ulm High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Gr: 1-4 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Washington Learning Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Ulm Public School District?
New Ulm Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,127 students.
What is the rank of New Ulm Public School District?
New Ulm Public School District is ranked #119 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Ulm Public School District?
88% of New Ulm Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Ulm Public School District?
New Ulm Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is New Ulm Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,598 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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