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5.3 avg / 10

Verndale Public School District

School District · Verndale, Minnesota

Students: 509
Teachers (FTE): 39

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,766

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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Evaluating Verndale Public School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Verndale Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Verndale Secondary

5.9/10

Verndale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Verndale Elementary

4.6/10

Verndale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#338 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,766

$842 vs Minnesota median

District size

509 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

Top-Rated Schools in Verndale Public School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Verndale Secondary 5.9 / 10
2 Verndale Elementary 4.6 / 10

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 5.3/10, Verndale Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Verndale Secondary, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Verndale Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.

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 45.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.3%
School
State
N/A

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 5.3/10. 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 Secondary is the highest-rated school in Verndale Public School District with a composite score of 5.9/10.

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 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
45.0%
ELA Proficiency
54.3%

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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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