Top Rankings
Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,163 students in Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,163 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,383 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,757
$17,854
Spending / Student
$25,383
$18,580
Best Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Luverne Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Luverne Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Luverne St
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,163 students.
What is the rank of Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #38 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
85% of Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Luverne ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,383 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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