Serving 126 students in grades 5-6, Lac Qui Parle Valley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (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 126 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
IT'S GREAT TO BE AN EAGLE!
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
19%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School's ranking?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is ranked #909 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
126 students attend Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School offer ?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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