Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades 7-12, Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 268 students in grades 7-12, Dawson-boyd Secondary ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
322 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#804 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
51
45
Grade 8 Students
55
45
Grade 9 Students
73
51
Grade 10 Students
46
41
Grade 11 Students
46
45
Grade 12 Students
51
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
78%
87%
% Hawaiian
12%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
