Serving 129 students in grades 5-6, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School's student population of 129 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
15%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School's ranking?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is ranked #675 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
129 students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School offer ?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School part of?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is part of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District.
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