Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Minnesota Valley 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Valley School's student population of 27 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing learners for life.
School Rankings
Minnesota Valley 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 Minnesota Valley School is 0.41, which is less 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
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Minnesota Valley School's ranking?
Minnesota Valley School is ranked #1596 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota Valley School?
The graduation rate of Minnesota Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota Valley School?
27 students attend Minnesota Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Minnesota Valley School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnesota Valley School?
Minnesota Valley School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota Valley School offer ?
Minnesota Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota Valley School part of?
Minnesota Valley School is part of Minnesota Valley Education School District.
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