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Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District

320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062-1836
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
633 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 65% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#255 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
46%
47%
51%
48%
41%
65%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
46%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
51%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,555 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,542 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$15,555
$17,852
Spending / Student
$14,542
$18,577

Best Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 633 students.
What is the rank of Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #270 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District?
51% of Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Madelia 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,542 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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