Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 345 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 264 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
345 students
264 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1255 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
58
48
Grade 8 Students
71
43
Grade 9 Students
59
43
Grade 10 Students
53
45
Grade 11 Students
69
48
Grade 12 Students
35
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
72%
85%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
