Serving 410 students in grades 8-12, Blue Earth Area 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Earth Area Secondary's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Earth Area 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 Blue Earth Area Secondary is 0.32, 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
#1103 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Earth Area Secondary's ranking?
Blue Earth Area Secondary is ranked #1103 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Earth Area Secondary?
The graduation rate of Blue Earth Area Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Secondary?
410 students attend Blue Earth Area Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Blue Earth Area Secondary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Earth Area Secondary?
Blue Earth Area Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Earth Area Secondary offer ?
Blue Earth Area Secondary offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Blue Earth Area Secondary part of?
Blue Earth Area Secondary is part of Blue Earth Area Public School District.
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