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Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District

701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277-1599
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 619 students in Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
619 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#208 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
46%
50%
51%
35%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,800 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,330 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,800
$17,852
Spending / Student
$14,330
$18,577

Best Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bold-bird Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 S. 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: K-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bold Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bold Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S. 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Bold Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: 7-12
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District manages 4 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District is ranked #207 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
83% of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,330 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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