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Best Schools in Madelia, MN
Madelia, MN has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,835 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Madelia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madelia, MN
The top high schools in Madelia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
3. St. James Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 551 Students
4. Madelia Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madelia, MN
The top middle schools in Madelia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madelia, MN
The top elementary schools in Madelia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
3. Madelia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
4. St. James Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
5. Washington Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 188 Students
6. St Marys Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madelia, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madelia, MN has a total population of 2,836 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madelia, 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 Madelia, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madelia, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madelia, 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 Madelia, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madelia, MN
How many schools are in Madelia, MN?
Madelia, MN has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,835 students in total.
How do schools in Madelia perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Madelia score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Madelia exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madelia?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Madelia
2 of 2 schools in Madelia carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Madelia. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.