Dawson-boyd Secondary vs. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades 7-12, Dawson-boyd 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 25-29% (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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
261 students
334 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1280 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
46
71
Grade 8 Students
42
51
Grade 9 Students
46
61
Grade 10 Students
47
66
Grade 11 Students
38
41
Grade 12 Students
42
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
86%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
14%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
