East Central Senior Secondary

61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
East Central Senior Secondary serves 313 students in grades 7-12.
East Central Senior Secondary placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Central Senior Secondary's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

East Central Senior Secondary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Central Senior Secondary is 0.30, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
9%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.30
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Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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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 East Central Senior Secondary's ranking?
East Central Senior Secondary is ranked #1387 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Central Senior Secondary?
The graduation rate of East Central Senior Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Central Senior Secondary?
313 students attend East Central Senior Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of East Central Senior Secondary students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Senior Secondary?
East Central Senior Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Central Senior Secondary offer ?
East Central Senior Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is East Central Senior Secondary part of?
East Central Senior Secondary is part of East Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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