Serving 103 students in grades 7-12, Truman 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truman Secondary's student population of 103 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Truman Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman Secondary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truman Secondary's ranking?
Truman Secondary is ranked #1496 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Truman Secondary?
The graduation rate of Truman Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Truman Secondary?
103 students attend Truman Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Truman Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Secondary?
Truman Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Truman Secondary offer ?
Truman Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Truman Secondary part of?
Truman Secondary is part of Truman Public School District.
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