Best High Schools in Mower County, MN

Mower County, MN has 17 high schools with 4,212 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mower County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mower County don't meet expectations.

1. Stewartville Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students

2. Grand Meadow Senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students

3. Austin Senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

4. Blooming Prairie Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 375 Students

5. Southland Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southland Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students

6. Kingsland Junior/senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kingsland Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students

7. Hayfield Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hayfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students

8. Smec Alc

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Southern Mn Education Consortium • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 45 Students

9. Lyle High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students

10. Leroy Secondary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Leroy-ostrander Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 138 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mower County, MN

Mower County, MN has 6 middle schools with 2,267 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mower County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mower County underperform expectations.

1. Southland Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southland Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students

2. Stewartville Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students

3. I.j. Holton Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 741 Students

4. Ellis Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 720 Students

5. Grand Meadow Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 133 Students

6. Lyle Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 101 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mower County, MN

Mower County, MN has 15 elementary schools with 4,115 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mower County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mower County meet expectations.

1. Grand Meadow Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 173 Students

2. Blooming Prairie Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 478 Students

3. Bear Cave Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 482 Students

4. Southland Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

5. Leroy Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leroy-ostrander Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students

6. Kingsland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kingsland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students

7. Southgate Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 496 Students

8. Banfield Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 461 Students

9. Hayfield Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hayfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

10. Neveln Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 339 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mower County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Mower County, MN has a total population of 40,029 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mower County, MN

10,711

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mower County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

11.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mower County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mower County, MN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,134 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mower County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mower County, MN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Freeborn County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mitchell County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dodge County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Worth County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Steele County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Olmsted County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Howard County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cerro Gordo County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fillmore County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waseca County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations