Best Schools in 56231, MN
56231, MN has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,870 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 56231 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56231, MN
The top high schools in 56231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Benson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
3. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56231, MN
The top middle schools in 56231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56231, MN
The top elementary schools in 56231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
2. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
3. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56231, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56231, MN has a total population of 375 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56231, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 56231, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56231, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56231, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 56231, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56231, MN
How many schools are in 56231, MN?
56231, MN has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,870 students in total.
How do schools in 56231 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 56231 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 56231 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56231?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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