Best Schools in Welch, MN
Welch, MN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,779 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Welch don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Welch, MN
The top high schools in Welch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cannon Falls Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cannon Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 589 Students
2. Hastings High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
3. Red Wing Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Wing Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 866 Students
Best Middle Schools in Welch, MN
The top middle schools in Welch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Bluff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Wing Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 534 Students
2. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Welch, MN
The top elementary schools in Welch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinecrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
2. Kennedy Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
3. Cannon Falls Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cannon Falls Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. Burnside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Wing Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 522 Students
5. Sunnyside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Wing Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Welch, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Welch, MN has a total population of 1,779 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Welch, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Welch, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Welch, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Welch, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Welch, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Welch, MN
How many schools are in Welch, MN?
Welch, MN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,779 students in total.
How do schools in Welch perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Welch score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Welch don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Welch?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations