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Verndale Elementary School vs. Pillager Middle School

Should you attend Verndale Elementary School or Pillager Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Verndale Elementary School
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pillager Middle School
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Verndale Elementary School 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 405 students in grades 5-8, Pillager Middle School 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
5-8
Total Students
262 students
405 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verndale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pillager Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verndale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pillager Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verndale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pillager Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verndale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Verndale Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pillager Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pillager Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1132 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#922 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verndale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pillager Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verndale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Verndale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pillager Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pillager Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verndale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Verndale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pillager Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pillager Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verndale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Verndale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pillager Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pillager Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Verndale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pillager Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
31
-
Grade 1 Students
42
-
Grade 2 Students
45
-
Grade 3 Students
34
-
Grade 4 Students
37
-
Grade 5 Students
37
94
Grade 6 Students
31
114
Grade 7 Students
-
106
Grade 8 Students
-
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Verndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Verndale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pillager Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pillager Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Verndale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Verndale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pillager Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pillager Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Verndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Verndale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pillager Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pillager Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
92%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Verndale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pillager Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pillager Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Verndale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pillager Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pillager Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Verndale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Verndale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pillager Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pillager Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Verndale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Verndale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pillager Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pillager Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Verndale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Verndale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pillager Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pillager Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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