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Hiawatha Valley Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 125 students in Hiawatha Valley Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hiawatha Valley Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
125 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hiawatha Valley Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $67,424 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $69,712 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$67,424
$17,860
Spending / Student
$69,712
$18,585
Best Hiawatha Valley Education School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Ecse
Special Education School
1410 Bundy Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
Hiawatha Valley Education School District manages 5 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
Hiawatha Valley Education School District is ranked #307 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
89% of Hiawatha Valley Education School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha Valley Education School District?
Hiawatha Valley Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hiawatha Valley Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $69,712 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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