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5.1 avg / 10

Verndale Public School District

School District · Verndale, Minnesota

Students: 509
Teachers (FTE): 39

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,766

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#342 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,766

$842 vs Minnesota median

District size

509 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

About Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School District is a Verndale, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 509 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $13,766 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Verndale Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Verndale Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.

In standardized testing, Verndale Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Verndale Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Verndale Public School District with test data.

Schools in Verndale Public School District

2 schools

District Details

City
Verndale
Total Enrollment
509
Teachers (FTE)
39
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Verndale Public School District?

Verndale Public School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Verndale Public School District?

The average composite rating for Verndale Public School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Verndale Public School District?

Verndale Public School District spends $13,766 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Verndale Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Verndale Public School District is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Verndale Public School District?

Verndale Elementary is the highest-rated school in Verndale Public School District with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What are the test scores in Verndale Public School District?

Across schools in Verndale Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
43.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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