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Best Schools in Dawson, MN
Dawson, MN has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,961 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Dawson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson, MN
The top high schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canby Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canby Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 303 Students
2. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
3. Dawson-boyd Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-boyd Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson, MN
The top middle schools in Dawson, 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 Dawson, MN
The top elementary schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 140 Students
2. Stevens Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-boyd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
3. Canby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canby Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
4. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dawson, MN has a total population of 2,256 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dawson, 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 Dawson, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson, 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 Dawson, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson, MN
How many schools are in Dawson, MN?
Dawson, MN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,961 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dawson score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Dawson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson?
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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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 44%
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Every school in Dawson
2 of 2 schools in Dawson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Dawson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.