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Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary

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School Overview

School
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dawson-boyd Secondary
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dawson-boyd Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dawson-boyd Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dawson-boyd Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1294 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1249 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dawson-boyd Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in MN)
≥90%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dawson-boyd Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dawson-boyd Secondary 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dawson-boyd Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dawson-boyd Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dawson-boyd Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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