Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District
School District · Madison, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
Madison · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary
Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
Madison · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#262 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below 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 #262 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (6.8/10), Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary (6.7/10), and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School (5.5/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Appleton-milan Elementary | 4.6 / 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. The district invests $14,825 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools with test data.
Schools in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Madison
- Total Enrollment
- 834
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools spends $14,825 per student per year.
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?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary is the highest-rated school in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
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 61.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. 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 5.9/10 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.8%
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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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