For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 509 students in Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
509 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Verndale 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#379 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,756
$17,852
Spending / Student
$15,171
$18,577
Best Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verndale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Verndale Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 509 students.
What is the rank of Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #389 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 Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District?
92% of Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Verndale 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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