Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Norman County East 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 27% 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: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Norman County East Secondary encompasses the entire school district in Twin Valley, MN, covering approximately 283.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norman County East Secondary's student population of 71 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norman County East 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 Norman County East Secondary is 0.43, 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
#1159 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
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 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Norman County East Secondary's ranking?
Norman County East Secondary is ranked #1159 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norman County East Secondary?
The graduation rate of Norman County East Secondary is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Norman County East Secondary?
71 students attend Norman County East Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Norman County East Secondary students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norman County East Secondary?
Norman County East Secondary has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norman County East Secondary offer ?
Norman County East Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman County East Secondary part of?
Norman County East Secondary is part of Norman County East School District.
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