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Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 619 students in Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51爆料s in Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
619 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
103,522 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
514 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
83%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
37
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,800 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,330 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,800
$17,744
Spending / Student
$14,330
$18,465
Best Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bold-bird Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 S. 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: K-4
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Bold Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Bold Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S. 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Bold Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District manages 4 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District is ranked #219 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
83% of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District?
Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,330 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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