Serving 334 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary ranks within the bottom 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 Secondary is 0.42, 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
#1280 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
14%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary's ranking?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary is ranked #1280 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary often compared to?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Dawson-boyd Secondary by visitors of our site.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary?
334 students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary offer ?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary part of?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary is part of Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools School District.
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