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West Central Education District B-2

9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
West Central Education District B-2 serves 33 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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West Central Education District B-2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Central Education District B-2's student population of 33 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 19, 2026
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The diversity score of West Central Education District B-2 is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Central Education District B-2?
33 students attend West Central Education District B-2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Central Education District B-2 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Central Education District B-2?
West Central Education District B-2 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Central Education District B-2 offer ?
West Central Education District B-2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Central Education District B-2 part of?
West Central Education District B-2 is part of West Central Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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