Barnesville Secondary

302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 392 students in grades 6-12, Barnesville Secondary ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barnesville Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Barnesville Secondary's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Barnesville Secondary ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnesville Secondary is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#158 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
45%
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65-69%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barnesville Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnesville Secondary's ranking?
Barnesville Secondary is ranked #158 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Barnesville Secondary often compared to?
Barnesville Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Hawley Secondary, Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnesville Secondary?
The graduation rate of Barnesville Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Barnesville Secondary?
392 students attend Barnesville Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Barnesville Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnesville Secondary?
Barnesville Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barnesville Secondary offer ?
Barnesville Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Barnesville Secondary part of?
Barnesville Secondary is part of Barnesville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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