Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Appleton-milan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Appleton Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Appleton, MN, covering approximately 760.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 32.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appleton-milan Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Appleton-milan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appleton-milan Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
42%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appleton-milan Elementary School's ranking?
Appleton-milan Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Appleton-milan Elementary School?
230 students attend Appleton-milan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Appleton-milan Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton-milan Elementary School?
Appleton-milan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Appleton-milan Elementary School offer ?
Appleton-milan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton-milan Elementary School part of?
Appleton-milan Elementary School is part of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools.
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