Serving 425 students in grades 6-12, Deer River 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 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DEER RIVER SECONDARY's attendance zone covers the entire Deer River school district, encompassing approximately 543.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 31 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer River Secondary's student population of 425 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer River 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 Deer River Secondary is 0.61, which is more 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
#1385 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
34%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Deer River Secondary's ranking?
Deer River Secondary is ranked #1385 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Deer River Secondary often compared to?
Deer River Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Rapids Senior High School, Bigfork Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer River Secondary?
The graduation rate of Deer River Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Deer River Secondary?
425 students attend Deer River Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Deer River Secondary students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer River Secondary?
Deer River Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer River Secondary offer ?
Deer River Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer River Secondary part of?
Deer River Secondary is part of Deer River Public School District.
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