Serving 24 students in grades 7-12, Vesta Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
15%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Vesta Secondary?
24 students attend Vesta Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vesta Secondary students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vesta Secondary?
Vesta Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vesta Secondary offer ?
Vesta Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Vesta Secondary part of?
Vesta Secondary is part of Wabasso Public School District.
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