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Hiawatha Valley Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 122 students in Hiawatha Valley Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hiawatha Valley Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
122 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hiawatha Valley Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-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)
≤20%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2020-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
21.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
12%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $84,631 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $88,254 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$84,631
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$88,254
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hiawatha Valley Education School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Bundy Boulevard
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Ecse
Special Education School
1410 Bundy Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
Hiawatha Valley Education School District manages 4 public schools serving 122 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
Hiawatha Valley Education School District is ranked #305 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
86% of Hiawatha Valley Education School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
Hiawatha Valley Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hiawatha Valley Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $88,254 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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