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Minnesota 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 3 public schools serving 41 students in Minnesota Valley Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Minnesota Valley Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
41 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnesota 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#487 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
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.8%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
20%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$91,792
$17,720
Showing 2007–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$99,972
$18,342
Showing 2007–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Best Minnesota Valley Education School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnesota Valley Education School District?
Minnesota Valley Education School District manages 3 public schools serving 41 students.
What is the rank of Minnesota Valley Education School District?
Minnesota Valley Education School District is ranked #430 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 Minnesota Valley Education School District?
66% of Minnesota Valley Education School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnesota Valley Education School District?
Minnesota Valley Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
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