Below Average
#1708 of 1,992 schools in MN
Appleton-milan Elementary
Elementary School · Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools · Appleton, MN
A Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
349 S EDQUIST ST, Appleton, MN 56208
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Appleton-milan Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Appleton-milan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low221/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,196
Median home value
$86,700
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison-marietta-nassau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appleton-milan Elementary is listed in Lac qui Parle Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appleton-milan Elementary
Appleton-milan Elementary is a public elementary school in Appleton, MN, part of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appleton-milan Elementary
What grades does Appleton-milan Elementary serve?
Appleton-milan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Appleton-milan Elementary?
Appleton-milan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton-milan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton-milan Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appleton-milan Elementary rank in MN?
Appleton-milan Elementary ranks #1,708 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Appleton-milan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Appleton-milan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Appleton-milan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appleton-milan Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Appleton-milan Elementary a charter school?
No, Appleton-milan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appleton-milan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Appleton-milan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appleton-milan Elementary?
69.5% of students at Appleton-milan Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Swift County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (320) 289-1114
- Area population (ZIP 56208)
- 2,097
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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