Crosby-ironton Secondary

711 Poplar St
Crosby, MN 56441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 461 students in grades 7-12, Crosby-ironton 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crosby-ironton Secondary's student population of 461 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Crosby-ironton Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crosby-ironton Secondary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1084 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
45%
51%
51%
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crosby-ironton Secondary's ranking?
Crosby-ironton Secondary is ranked #1084 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Crosby-ironton Secondary often compared to?
Crosby-ironton Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Brainerd Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crosby-ironton Secondary?
The graduation rate of Crosby-ironton Secondary is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crosby-ironton Secondary?
461 students attend Crosby-ironton Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Crosby-ironton Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crosby-ironton Secondary?
Crosby-ironton Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crosby-ironton Secondary offer ?
Crosby-ironton Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crosby-ironton Secondary part of?
Crosby-ironton Secondary is part of Crosby-Ironton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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