Serving 103 students in grades 7-12, Butterfield 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butterfield Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Butterfield school district, covering approximately 94 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butterfield Secondary's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Butterfield Secondary 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 Butterfield Secondary is 0.49, 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
#1668 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
63%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfield Secondary's ranking?
Butterfield Secondary is ranked #1668 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butterfield Secondary?
The graduation rate of Butterfield Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Butterfield Secondary?
103 students attend Butterfield Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Butterfield Secondary students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butterfield Secondary?
Butterfield Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butterfield Secondary offer ?
Butterfield Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butterfield Secondary part of?
Butterfield Secondary is part of Butterfield-Odin School District.
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