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Minnesota Valley School
School · Minnesota Valley Education District
801 DAVIS ST., Saint Peter, MN 56082
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Minnesota Valley School
Minnesota Valley School is a public school in Saint Peter, MN, part of the Minnesota Valley Education District. The school serves approximately 24 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Students demonstrate 15% proficiency in math and 23% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,332, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 24 students, Minnesota Valley School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, Minnesota Valley School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 801 DAVIS ST., Saint Peter, MN 56082
- Website
- mnved.org
- Phone
- (507) 934-5420
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 10% (2019) to 10% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 30% (2019) to 10% (2022).
Location
801 DAVIS ST., Saint Peter, MN 56082
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Minnesota Valley School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 11.2 miles away, in nearby Mankato). Additionally, GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 10.9 miles away, in nearby Mankato). For more schools in Saint Peter, see our Saint Peter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MN VALLEY ED. DIST. EARLY CHILDHOOD Saint Peter | 0.0 mi | — |
| Minnesota River School Saint Peter | 0.0 mi | — |
| ROCK BEND HS ALC Saint Peter | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Elementary School Saint Peter | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| St. Peter Middle School Saint Peter | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| ST. PETER ECSE Saint Peter | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| JOHN IRELAND SCHOOL Saint Peter | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint Peter | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| South Elementary School Saint Peter | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| St. Peter High School Saint Peter | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Oshawa Learning Academy Saint Peter | 2.4 mi | — |
| ZIEBARTH ALTERNATIVE LEARNING Le Sueur | 7.9 mi | 4.9 |
| PARK ELEMENTARY Le Sueur | 8.4 mi | 8.5 |
| CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY Cleveland | 6.4 mi | 8.5 |
| CLEVELAND SECONDARY Cleveland | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| LE SUEUR-HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Le Sueur | 8.4 mi | 6.3 |
| LE SUEUR-HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Le Sueur | 8.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ST ANNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Le Sueur | 8.8 mi | 4.7 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mankato | 10.9 mi | 7.6 |
| LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mankato | 11.2 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56082 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,332
Median Home Value
$263,500
Median Rent
$952/mo
Population
14,512
College Educated
31.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
16.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Median Age
36.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Minnesota Valley School has a median household income of $72,332. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $263,500, with a median rent of $952/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.6%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Minnesota Valley School
What grades does Minnesota Valley School serve?
Minnesota Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Minnesota Valley School?
Minnesota Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Valley School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Minnesota Valley School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Minnesota Valley School has 15.0% math proficiency and 23.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Minnesota Valley School a charter school?
No, Minnesota Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnesota Valley School a Title I school?
No, Minnesota Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnesota Valley School?
66.7% of students at Minnesota Valley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Low (32/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Nicollet County
- Phone
- (507) 934-5420
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Minnesota Valley Education District- District Enrollment
- 35
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $93,472
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