Serving 316 students in grades 6-12, Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Secondary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Belgrade, MN, covering approximately 345.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 18.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Year Founded
1987
School Rankings
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1393 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School's ranking?
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School is ranked #1393 out of 1,773 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School?
316 students attend Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School?
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School offer ?
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School part of?
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Secondary School is part of Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District.
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