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Schools in Uppvidinge municipality

20 active school units in Uppvidinge, Kronobergs län. The three most common school forms: 8 preschool, 7 compulsory school, 6 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Uppvidinge has 20 schools with an average merit value of 213.5, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 59.2% (below the national average of 73.3%).

20 schools 1,255 pupils 59.2% qualified teachers Declining municipality (-1.7%)

Summary — Uppvidinge

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Uppvidinge municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

20 Active schools 17 municipal, 3 independent
1,255 Total pupils 7 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
213.5 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 2 schools (national avg: 228.5)
59.2% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
149,424 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
11.3 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Uppvidinge municipality has 20 schools with an average merit value of 213.5 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Uppvidinge underperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Uppvidinge compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
3/7 Merit value
6/7 Qual. teachers
5/7 Cost/pupil

All 20 schools in Uppvidinge

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
ÄLGALYCKAN Preschool Uppvidinge kommun 24 28.6%
Älgens fritidshem After-school care Uppvidinge kommun — —
Älghults Friskola Compulsory school, Preschool class Fria 48:an Ekonomisk förening 50 81.7%
Älghultskolan Compulsory school Uppvidinge kommun 100 49.9%
Alstermoskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Uppvidinge kommun 70 52.5%
Åsedaskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Uppvidinge kommun 170 58.1%
Åsedaskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Uppvidinge kommun 240 63.7%
BJÖRKÅKRA Preschool Uppvidinge kommun 68 45.8%
Ekängsskolan Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Uppvidinge kommun — —
FÖR.KOOP. FAMILJELYCKAN Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Familjelyckan Ek För 23 1.9%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JUVELEN Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Juvelen Ekonomisk Förening 16 37.7%
GLÄNTAN Preschool Uppvidinge kommun 50 36.7%
JUNIBACKEN Preschool Uppvidinge kommun 45 24.4%
Lenhovdaskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Uppvidinge kommun 120 58.3%
Nottebäckskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Uppvidinge kommun 120 50.4%
TROLLSTENEN Preschool Uppvidinge kommun 68 21.7%
Uppvidinge Lärcenter Upper secondary school Uppvidinge kommun 20 —
VINTERGATAN Preschool Uppvidinge kommun 71 23.7%
Vuxenutbildning, komvux Adult education Uppvidinge kommun — —
Vuxenutbildning, SFI Adult education Uppvidinge kommun — —

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

213.4 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
58.7% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
149,424 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
64% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Uppvidinge (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
213.4 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 214)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Passing all subjects year 9
64%
Passing mathematics
84.3%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
62.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
44.6%
Parents with post-secondary education
46.9%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
58.7% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 68.8 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
57.1% / 82.2%
Pupils per teacher
11.4

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Uppvidinge, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
58.7% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↓ Declining (-15.1 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 48.2% (linear extrapolation, -2.9 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
899
Municipal / independent share
91.7% / 8.3%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
149,424 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 154,357.4 SEK)
Municipal school cost
140,832 SEK/pupil
Teaching
71,643 SEK/pupil
Premises
22,519 SEK/pupil
Student health
7,005 SEK/pupil
School meals
10,588 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
8,223 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Uppvidinge.

Student health (compulsory)
7,005 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
37,889 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
60.8%
Easy to access help, year 8
44.6%
Safety at school
73.9%
Study environment (studiero)
35.8%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Uppvidinge (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
30%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
7.6%
Swedish as a second language
20.7%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
Passed SvA, year 9
82.8%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
4.1%

Source: Skolverket, Kolada.

SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →

SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.

+7.0 Average residual (merit value) for 2 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↓ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: +19.0 2024/25: +7.0
School Actual Model Residual
Åsedaskolan 7-9 207 199 +8.0
Älghultskolan 220 214 +6.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Älghultskolan Uppvidinge kommun 219.7 +6.0 49.9% 100
Åsedaskolan 7-9 Uppvidinge kommun 207.2 +8.0 58.1% 170

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Uppvidinge (2025).

Number of pupils
21
Share of compulsory school pupils
2%
Cost per pupil
659,053 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4.4

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↑ +2.1%
2020: 209.1 p 2025: 213.4 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -20.5%
2020: 73.8 % 2025: 58.7 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +15.4%
2020: 129,521 SEK 2024: 149,424 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -10.9%
2020: 1,009 2025: 899
Independent share ↓ -21.7%
2020: 10.6 % 2025: 8.3 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -4.2%
2020: 11.9 2025: 11.4
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +9.6%
2020: 6,391 SEK 2024: 7,005 SEK
Student health yr 5 → unchanged
2023: 60.8 % 2024: 60.8 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +14.1%
2023: 39.1 % 2025: 44.6 %
Safety ↓ -2.9%
2023: 76.1 % 2025: 73.9 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Uppvidinge

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Uppvidinge, based on 10 schools with survey data.

78.8% Safety (national: 78.3%)
60.9% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Uppvidinge municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

6.8 2023 6.9 2025
Stable (+0.1 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Uppvidinge sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Uppvidinge Lärcenter 89% US yr 2 #2 Alstermoskolan 78% yr 8 #3 Ekängsskolan 78% yr 8

▼ Lowest safety

#10 Älghults Friskola 75% yr 5 #9 Älghultskolan 78% yr 8 #8 Älgens fritidshem 78% yr 8

Safety per school in Uppvidinge

Uppvidinge Lärcenter 89 Alstermoskolan 78 Ekängsskolan 78 Lenhovdaskolan 78 Nottebäckskolan 78 Åsedaskolan 7-9 78 Åsedaskolan F-6 78 Älgens fritidshem 78 Älghultskolan 78 Älghults Friskola 75

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Uppvidinge (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
300
Graduating within 3 years
60.7% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
43% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
155,968 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
13.7 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
3.8
Municipal upper-secondary cost
533,889 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
9,444 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
15.2%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
95%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
72.9%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +9.4%
2020: 142,610 SEK 2024: 155,968 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↓ -7.9%
2020: 65.9 % 2025: 60.7 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +274.6%
2020: 10,114 SEK 2024: 37,889 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +8.3%
2020: 39.7 % 2025: 43 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Uppvidinge going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
43% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
80.4% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
20% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
60.7% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Uppvidinge (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
308
Ages 16–18 (2030)
307 (-0.3%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
1,099
Ages 6–15 (2030)
1,048 (-4.6%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
466
Total school age (2035)
1,726

Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.

Adult education

Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Komvux (adult education)

Key metrics for municipal adult education in Uppvidinge (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
300
Cost per FTE student
104,625 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
47.7%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
61.1%
Teacher licence, basic level
29.6%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
64.3%
Net cost basic adult edu.
253 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
714 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Uppvidinge (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
56
Cost per FTE student
441 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
57%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Uppvidinge

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
365
Preschool units
8 (6 municipal, 2 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
84.5% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
13 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
11.6 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.3 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
33.7% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
29.6% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Uppvidinge (2024).

Cost per child
44,969 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
295
Children per FTE
31.9 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
18.6% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
39.5% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
58.3% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Uppvidinge (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
0

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Uppvidinge (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +5.7%
2020: 42,525 SEK 2024: 44,969 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +15.2%
2020: 34.3 % 2025: 39.5 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Uppvidinge (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
7.7%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Uppvidinge (2024).

Initiated child investigations
43.9 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
34 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
5,207 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Uppvidinge (2025).

Total population
8,911
Population change
-1.7%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
427
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
939
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
319
Higher education 25–64
14.4%
Foreign-born 20–64
29.5%
16–24 not in work/education
7.6%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Uppvidinge (2024).

Single without children
40.2%
Single with children
5%
Couple without children
29.5%
Couple with children
18.5%
Other households
6.6%
Total number of households
4,224

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Uppvidinge you — 213.5 59.2% 149,424 SEK 1,255
Växjö 32.7 km 226.7 77.9% 147,090 SEK 20,989
Högsby 35.9 km 193.1 47.7% 177,428 SEK 633
Lessebo 36.4 km 231.2 69.2% 173,876 SEK 1,180
Vetlanda 38.8 km 207.8 65.3% 144,674 SEK 5,245
Hultsfred 46.9 km 211.2 64.5% 136,038 SEK 2,373
Nybro 48.2 km 207.2 75.7% 144,585 SEK 3,337
Neighbour avg. 212.9 66.7% 153,948 SEK 5,626
Merit value year 9
Lessebo
231.2
Växjö
226.7
Uppvidinge
213.5
Hultsfred
211.2
Vetlanda
207.8
Nybro
207.2
Högsby
193.1
Qualified teachers
Växjö
77.9%
Nybro
75.7%
Lessebo
69.2%
Vetlanda
65.3%
Hultsfred
64.5%
Uppvidinge
59.2%
Högsby
47.7%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Uppvidinge (2024).

Newly arrived received
1.2 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
0 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
57.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ +88.9%
2020: -0.9 % 2025: -1.7 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +18.7%
2020: 6.4 % 2024: 7.6 %
Newly arrived ↓ -20%
2020: 1.5 2024: 1.2

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Uppvidinge (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21.8%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
33.8%
Tax base
237,394 SEK/capita
Annual result
879 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
1.1%
Solidity
28.9%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Uppvidinge (2024).

Assistance households
3.5 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
7%
Assistance months (avg)
44.3
Net cost economic assistance
1,772 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Uppvidinge. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
8,223 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
9,444 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Uppvidinge.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
21.1%
Completed dwellings
0.9 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
97%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
87.4%
Rental
19.8%
Cooperative
1%
Owner-occupied
76.4%
Cars in traffic
4,829

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate ↓ -0.9%
2020: 22 % 2025: 21.8 %
Economic assistance ↓ -42.6%
2020: 6.1 2024: 3.5
Overcrowding ↓ -32.6%
2020: 31.3 % 2025: 21.1 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Uppvidinge (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
11,529 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,280 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
211 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
790 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Uppvidinge (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
6,966 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.8

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Uppvidinge (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
7.6%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
58.3% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6.9%
Sick leave 30–49 years
6.1%
Sick leave >49 years
10.2%
Stress-related sick leave
0.5% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Uppvidinge (2023).

Share of pupils 6–19
13.6%
Number of pupils
200
Average pupil fee
1,175 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
365 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Uppvidinge (2024).

Loans per capita
6.1 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
3 per capita
Active borrowers
20.8%
Media allocation
666 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Uppvidinge (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
4.4 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
18.9%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2025).

Reported crimes ↑ +50.5%
2020: 7,660.1 2025: 11,529
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +22.2%
2020: 6.3 % 2024: 7.7 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -8.3%
2020: 4.8 t 2023: 4.4 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +37.4%
2020: 63.6 % 2024: 87.4 %
Total sick leave ↓ -9.5%
2020: 8.4 % 2025: 7.6 %
Stress-related cases ↑ +25%
2020: 0.4 % 2024: 0.5 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↑ +4.9%
2020: 286 2024: 300
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +80.4%
2020: 57,981 SEK 2024: 104,625 SEK
Passing basic level ↓ -14.2%
2020: 55.6 % 2024: 47.7 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -19.5%
2020: 75.9 % 2024: 61.1 %
Licence basic level ↓ -70.4%
2020: 100 % 2023: 29.6 %
Licence upper sec. level ↑ +50.6%
2020: 42.7 % 2023: 64.3 %
SFI pupils ↓ -41.7%
2020: 96 2024: 56
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Uppvidinge with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 73.8%
2025 (latest) 58.7%
Forecast 2027 48.2% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 68.8%
National avg 73.3%

Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.

Cost-effectiveness

Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Uppvidinge.

Cost per pupil
149,424 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
213.4 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Uppvidinge achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Uppvidinge with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Uppvidinge compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).

Municipality Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs SALSA score
Uppvidinge you 213.4 58.7% 149,424 SEK 60.7% +7.0
Tingsryd 201.7 63.1% 154,382 SEK 70.5% -12.0
Markaryd 200 66.3% 152,518 SEK 63.1% -8.0
Alvesta 209.3 68.3% 142,053 SEK 65.1% -10.7
Älmhult 218.4 67.8% 163,539 SEK 55.6% +4.0
Ljungby 209.5 76.4% 151,979 SEK 65.7% -8.3
Lessebo 231.2 71.9% 173,876 SEK 58.6% +22.0
Växjö 228.3 78.2% 147,090 SEK 70.2% -2.3
Peer average 214.1 70.3% 155,062 SEK 64.1% -2.2

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
TingsrydMarkarydAlvestaÄlmhultLjungby
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
TingsrydMarkarydAlvestaÄlmhultLjungby
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
TingsrydMarkarydAlvestaÄlmhultLjungby
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
TingsrydMarkarydAlvestaÄlmhultLjungby

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Kronobergs län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Low-commuting municipality near a larger city

Benchmark vs SCB group B5

Uppvidinge belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Uppvidinge compares to the 35 municipalities in the group.

Uppvidinge vs SCB group B5 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Uppvidinge Group median
Merit value 213.4 (median: 211.2)
59th
Qualified teachers 58.7 (median: 67)
4th
Students/teacher 11.4 (median: 11.1)
34th
Cost/pupil 149424 (median: 155418.6)
67th
Graduating 3 yrs 60.7 (median: 67.7)
13th
All subjects passed 64 (median: 65.2)
44th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil
ℹ️ Below group median for qualified teachers
ℹ️ Below group median for students/teacher

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Uppvidinge belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Uppvidinge 213.4 58.7% 149,424 SEK 60.7%
Askersund 203.2 67.6% 176,524 SEK 63.9%
Berg 203.9 61.2% 217,446 SEK 72%
Boden 214.7 63.7% 137,700 SEK 67.9%
Bräcke 220.2 72.8% 197,847 SEK 67.7%
Enköping 217.8 83.2% 133,166 SEK 68.2%
Finspång 214.6 67.2% 145,337 SEK 74.3%
Flen 219.3 56.4% 163,424 SEK 63.5%
Herrljunga 211 72.3% 151,340 SEK 58.6%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Uppvidinge

How many schools are there in Uppvidinge?
Uppvidinge municipality has 20 active school units: 7 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 17 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,255 pupils attend schools in Uppvidinge.
What are the merit values in Uppvidinge?
The average year-9 merit value in Uppvidinge is 213.5 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Älghultskolan with 219.7 points.
Which school in Uppvidinge has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Älghults Friskola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Uppvidinge at 81.7%. The municipal average is 59.2%.
How much does a school place cost in Uppvidinge?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Uppvidinge is 149,424 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 140,832 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Uppvidinge?
Student health services in Uppvidinge cost 7,005 SEK per pupil (2024). 60.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 44.6%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
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Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Uppvidinge place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Uppvidinge

  1. FÖR.KOOP. FAMILJELYCKAN: Renamed from Förskola 154575 to FÖR.KOOP. FAMILJELYCKAN

  2. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JUVELEN: Renamed from Förskola 428214 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JUVELEN

  3. FÖR.KOOP. FAMILJELYCKAN: Renamed from FÖR.KOOP. FAMILJELYCKAN to Förskola 154575

  4. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JUVELEN: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JUVELEN to Förskola 428214

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