Serving 382 students in grades 7-12, Kerkhoven 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kerkhoven Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Kerkhoven, MN, encompassing approximately 249.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 9.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 15.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kerkhoven Secondary's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kerkhoven 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 Kerkhoven Secondary is 0.38, 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
#1374 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kerkhoven Secondary's ranking?
Kerkhoven Secondary is ranked #1374 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kerkhoven Secondary?
The graduation rate of Kerkhoven Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Kerkhoven Secondary?
382 students attend Kerkhoven Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kerkhoven Secondary students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kerkhoven Secondary?
Kerkhoven Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kerkhoven Secondary offer ?
Kerkhoven Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kerkhoven Secondary part of?
Kerkhoven Secondary is part of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District.
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