Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District

2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256-9631
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 834 students in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools 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 Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
834 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#302 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
34%
46%
44%
51%
43%
41%
(22-23)
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
67%
61%
% Hawaiian
21%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,058 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,308 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,058
$17,854
Spending / Student
$48,308
$18,580

Best Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
316 4th St
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Grades: PK-4
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Grades: 5-6
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Appleton-milan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 834 students.
What is the rank of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District is ranked #313 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District?
67% of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District students are White, 21% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,308 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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