Serving 193 students in grades 7-12, Mcgregor 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCGREGOR SECONDARY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in McGregor, MN, covering approximately 804.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 19.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 32 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgregor Secondary's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcgregor 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 Mcgregor Secondary is 0.39, 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
#1408 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Mercuries
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgregor Secondary's ranking?
Mcgregor Secondary is ranked #1408 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcgregor Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mcgregor Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Mcgregor Secondary?
193 students attend Mcgregor Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mcgregor Secondary students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcgregor Secondary?
Mcgregor Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcgregor Secondary offer ?
Mcgregor Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcgregor Secondary part of?
Mcgregor Secondary is part of Mcgregor Public School District.
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