Best Schools in 56481, MN
56481, MN has 15 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,446 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 56481 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56481, MN
The top high schools in 56481, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Sebeka Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
3. Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
4. Bertha Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 220 Students
5. Pine River-backus High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
6. Verndale Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56481, MN
The top middle schools in 56481, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students
2. Motley-staples Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56481, MN
The top elementary schools in 56481, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bertha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
2. Sebeka Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students
3. Staples-motley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
4. Pine River-backus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
5. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
6. Verndale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
7. Verndale Area Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Verndale Area Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56481, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56481, MN has a total population of 2,068 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56481, 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 56481, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56481, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56481, 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 56481, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56481, MN
How many schools are in 56481, MN?
56481, MN has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,446 students in total.
How do schools in 56481 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 56481 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 56481 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56481?
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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