Serving 455 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 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Crosby-Ironton Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 326.7 square miles in Crosby, MN. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosby-ironton Secondary's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Crosby-ironton 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 Crosby-ironton Secondary is 0.20, 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
#917 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crosby-ironton Secondary's ranking?
Crosby-ironton Secondary is ranked #917 out of 1,773 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Crosby-ironton Secondary?
455 students attend Crosby-ironton Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Crosby-ironton Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 16:1, 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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