Serving 108 students in grades 7-12, Kittson Central Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kittson Central Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire school district within Hallock, MN, encompassing approximately 469.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kittson Central Secondary's student population of 108 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kittson Central 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 Kittson Central Secondary is 0.26, 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
#974 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kittson Central Secondary's ranking?
Kittson Central Secondary is ranked #974 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kittson Central Secondary?
The graduation rate of Kittson Central Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Kittson Central Secondary?
108 students attend Kittson Central Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kittson Central Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kittson Central Secondary?
Kittson Central Secondary has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kittson Central Secondary offer ?
Kittson Central Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kittson Central Secondary part of?
Kittson Central Secondary is part of Kittson Central School District.
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