Kimball High School, also known as Kimball Negro High School, was in Kimball, West Virginia in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was part of the Browns Creek School District. The school became a junior high school as students were integrated into Welch High School.
Serving 413 students in grades 6-12, Kimball Secondary ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KIMBALL SECONDARY's attendance zone covers the entire Kimball, MN school district, encompassing approximately 127.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kimball Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kimball Secondary's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kimball Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kimball Secondary is 0.12, 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
#885 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
12%
White
94%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimball Secondary's ranking?
Kimball Secondary is ranked #885 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kimball Secondary?
The graduation rate of Kimball Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Kimball Secondary?
413 students attend Kimball Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kimball Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kimball Secondary?
Kimball Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kimball Secondary offer ?
Kimball Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kimball Secondary part of?
Kimball Secondary is part of Kimball Public School District.
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