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Schools in Slayton · Murray County Central School District

Slayton’s public schools outscore 95% of Minnesota districts

In Slayton, 65% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Slayton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 8 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
65%
▲ 20 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Spent per student
$15.5K
▼ 10% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.8
MN 14.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
721 students on the public path
In brief

Slayton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 65% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,459 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school

From grade 2 the district’s path is West Elementary, then Murray County Central High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Slayton’s grade

A Test scores

A+: better than 95% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores are above the Minnesota average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (950)Better than 98%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 378 test results could put Slayton anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Slayton’s students in the tested grades sat them (379 in math, 376 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Slayton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Murray County Central ElementaryMurray County Central School DistrictNo scores
2–6West ElementaryMurray County Central School DistrictA
7–12Murray County Central High SchoolMurray County Central School DistrictA−

Slayton’s public schools are run by Murray County Central School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Murray County Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 721 students, up 3% since 2023–24 · 12.8 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$15,459MN $17,091 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 51.1% · 376 students tested
Math65%
State average 44.8% · 379 students tested

Slayton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Slayton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SlaytonA+Murray County Central

Every school in Slayton

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Slaytonby address
Murray County Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–1
137 studentsRate it →
West Elementary
Elementary · Grades 2–6
A
256 students9:1Rate it →
Murray County Central High School
High · Grades 7–12
A−
328 students18:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Out-of-State Care and Treatment).

Questions about Slayton’s schools

Are Slayton’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Slayton children attend outscore 95% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Slayton in?

Murray County Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 721 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

How much does Slayton spend per student?

$15,459 in Murray County Central School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.