Verndale Public School District

The Verndale Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools - Verndale Elementary and Verndale Secondary. While both schools face some academic performance challenges, they each have unique strengths and areas for improvement.

Verndale Elementary is ranked 501 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 2-star rating. The school struggles to meet state averages in math and reading proficiency, with a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.96%. However, it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7. In contrast, Verndale Secondary is ranked 296 out of 450 Minnesota high schools and also has a 2-star rating. The high school shows stronger performance in 11th grade math proficiency, exceeding the state average, but still falls below state averages in other subject areas and grade levels.

Both Verndale Elementary and Verndale Secondary face challenges in academic performance, with the district-wide averages falling below state standards in many areas. However, Verndale Secondary stands out with a respectable 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 4.4% dropout rate. The high socioeconomic factors, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rates, may be contributing to the academic performance concerns across the district, suggesting a need for targeted support and interventions.