Serving 50 students in grades 7-12, Indus 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Indus Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indus Secondary's ranking?
Indus Secondary is ranked #1255 out of 1,773 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indus Secondary?
The graduation rate of Indus Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Indus Secondary?
50 students attend Indus Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Indus Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indus Secondary?
Indus Secondary has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indus Secondary offer ?
Indus Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indus Secondary part of?
Indus Secondary is part of South Koochiching School District.
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