For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 646 students in Madelia Public 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 Madelia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
646 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madelia Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 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 65% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Graduation Rate
65%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.2%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
49%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
48%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,249 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,241
$17,752
Spending / Student
$14,249
$18,474
Best Madelia Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madelia Public School District?
Madelia Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 646 students.
What is the rank of Madelia Public School District?
Madelia Public School District is ranked #273 out of 515 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 Madelia Public School District?
49% of Madelia Public School District students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madelia Public School District?
Madelia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Madelia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,249 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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