Barnum Secondary
Barnum Secondary serves 348 students in grades 7-12.
Barnum Secondary placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Barnum Secondary's student population of 348 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barnum Secondary is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barnum Secondary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #784 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barnum Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Barnum Secondary is Moose Lake Secondary (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Barnum Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barnum Barnum Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 404 students10
0.5 miles
3813 N St
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976 0.5 PK-6 404 - Moose Lake Moose Lake Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 377 students10
5.3 miles
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834 5.3 PK-6 377 - Moose Lake Moose Lake Secondary Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 293 students10
5.3 miles
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435 5.3 7-12 293 - Moose Lake Mcf-moose Lake/willow River Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
5.6 miles
1000 Lake Shore Dr
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-5000 5.6 9-12 3 - Carlton Mash-ka-wisen Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 2 students
12.7 miles
1150 Mission Rd, Po Box 66
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225 12.7 7-12 2
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