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#1311 of 1,992 schools in MN
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
High School · MN River Valley Education District
PO BOX 487, Montevideo, MN 56265
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
5.6
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
5.6
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,311 of 1,992
In Montevideo
#5 of 5
public schools
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Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
High School in Montevideo · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
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About Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is a public high school in Montevideo, MN, part of MN River Valley Education District. Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,311 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
95% of students at Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased — Students at Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 6.8/10.
How Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased Compares
See how Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO BOX 487, Montevideo, MN 56265
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LAKEVIEW SECONDARY (rated 7.7/10, 22.7 miles away, in nearby Cottonwood), which scores notably higher. Another option is MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARY (rated 6.8/10, 19.1 miles away, in nearby Madison), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Montevideo, see our Montevideo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center Montevideo | 0.3 mi | — |
| Sanford Elementary School Montevideo | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH Montevideo | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE Montevideo | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| SWWC ELC - Montevideo Montevideo | 0.7 mi | — |
| RAMSEY ELEMENTARY Montevideo | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Granite Falls | 12.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Yellow Medicine East Secondary Granite Falls | 12.5 mi | 6.5 |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Cottonwood | 22.7 mi | 8.5 |
| LAKEVIEW SECONDARY Cottonwood | 22.7 mi | 7.7 |
| MACCRAY Secondary Clara City | 16.4 mi | 6.6 |
| MACCRAY Elementary Clara City | 16.4 mi | 7.8 |
| DAWSON-BOYD SECONDARY Dawson | 17.1 mi | 6.6 |
| STEVENS ELEMENTARY Dawson | 17.1 mi | 8.1 |
| LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARY Madison | 19.1 mi | 6.8 |
| LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Madison | 19.1 mi | 5.5 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY Benson | 26.1 mi | 5.1 |
| BENSON SECONDARY Benson | 26.2 mi | 6.7 |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER Benson | 26.2 mi | — |
| Appleton-Milan Elementary Appleton | 22.6 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56265 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,564
Median Home Value
$159,000
Median Rent
$835/mo
Population
7,433
College Educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70.5%
Avg Commute
17.8 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
42.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
What grades does Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased serve?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased rank in MN?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased ranks #1,311 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased's MySchoolScout rating?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased a charter school?
No, Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased a Title I school?
No, Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
69.0% of students at Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.8%
- Phone
- (320) 269-7131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
MN River Valley Education District- District Enrollment
- 58
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,633
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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