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6.6avg / 10

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District

School District · Madison, Minnesota

Students: 834
Teachers (FTE): 63

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

834

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#145 of 389

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,825

+$217 vs Minnesota median

District size

834 students

Typical than Minnesota median

The short answer

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools ranks #145 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary (8.8/10), Appleton-Milan Elementary (8.3/10), and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary8.8 / 10
2Appleton-Milan Elementary8.3 / 10
3Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School5.4 / 10
4Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary4.0 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools is a Madison, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 834 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $14,825 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools students show an average math proficiency of 56.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency56.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency52.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Minnesota
City
Madison
Total Enrollment
834
Teachers (FTE)
63
District spending per student
$14,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?

The average composite rating for Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools's district-level spending was $14,825 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools is 13.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?

Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?

Across schools in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
56.5%
ELA Proficiency
52.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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