Serving 125 students in grades 5-6, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School's student population of 125 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
20%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is ranked #831 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
125 students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School offer ?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School part of?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is part of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District.
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