Best High Schools in Verndale, MN

Verndale, MN has 6 high schools with 1,904 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 Verndale score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Verndale meet expectations.

1. Wadena-deer Creek Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students

2. Staples-motley Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students

3. Sebeka Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students

4. Bertha Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 220 Students

5. Pine River-backus High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students

6. Verndale Secondary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students

Best Middle Schools in Verndale, MN

Verndale, MN has 2 middle schools with 465 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 Verndale score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Verndale meet expectations.

1. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students

2. Motley-staples Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Verndale, MN

Verndale, MN has 7 elementary schools with 2,077 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 Verndale score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Verndale exceed expectations.

1. Sebeka Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students

2. Bertha Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students

3. Pine River-backus Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students

4. Verndale Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students

5. Staples-motley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students

6. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students

7. Verndale Area Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Verndale Area Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 75 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Verndale, MN

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

Community Factors

Verndale, MN has a total population of 1,717 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Verndale, MN

4,446

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Verndale, MN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Verndale, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

975 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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