Best Schools in Downer, MN
Downer, MN has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,501 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Downer exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downer, MN
The top high schools in Downer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 414 Students
2. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Barnesville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downer, MN
The top middle schools in Downer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downer, MN
The top elementary schools in Downer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 614 Students
2. Barnesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 504 Students
3. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 606 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downer, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downer, MN has a total population of 619 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downer, 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 Downer, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downer, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downer, 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 Downer, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downer, MN
How many schools are in Downer, MN?
Downer, MN has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,501 students in total.
How do schools in Downer perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Downer score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Downer exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downer?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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