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#832 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 42% in state
Voyager Elementary
Elementary School · Alexandria Public School District · Alexandria, MN
An Alexandria Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
203 VOYAGER DRIVE, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Voyager Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Voyager 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,810/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$76,831
Median home value
$307,600
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Lakes Country Academy - AlexEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| New Testament Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alexandria Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Voyager Elementary is listed in ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voyager Elementary
Voyager Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, MN, part of Alexandria Public School District, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voyager Elementary
What grades does Voyager Elementary serve?
Voyager Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Voyager Elementary?
Voyager Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyager Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voyager Elementary rank in MN?
Voyager Elementary ranks #832 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Voyager Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Voyager Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Voyager Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voyager Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Voyager Elementary a charter school?
No, Voyager Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Voyager Elementary a Title I school?
No, Voyager Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voyager Elementary?
33.0% of students at Voyager 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (320) 762-3325
- Area population (ZIP 56308)
- 26,695
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 56308; 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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