East Central Senior Secondary
East Central Senior Secondary serves 312 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
East Central Senior Secondary's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
Total Students | 312 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
East Central Senior Secondary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Central Senior Secondary is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1442 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 6% | 2% |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
Black | 3% | 11% |
White | 86% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | East Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to East Central Senior Secondary is Crossroads Area Learning Center (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Central Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Finlayson East Central Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 407 students10
0.0 miles
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2931 0 PK-6 407 - Sandstone Crossroads Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 7-12 | 26 students
3.1 miles
130 Oriole Ave E
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-2216 3.1 7-12 26 - Willow River Willow River Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 223 students10
5.9 miles
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131 5.9 PK-6 223 - Willow River Willow River Secondary Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 214 students10
5.9 miles
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131 5.9 7-12 214 - Finlayson Finlayson Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 70 students10
8.8 miles
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611 8.8 PK-6 70
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