Springfield Secondary

12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades 7-12, Springfield 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Springfield Secondary's student population of 267 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Springfield Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Secondary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#896 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Springfield Secondary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Springfield Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Springfield Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springfield Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield Secondary's ranking?
Springfield Secondary is ranked #896 out of 1,734 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield Secondary?
The graduation rate of Springfield Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Springfield Secondary?
267 students attend Springfield Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Springfield Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Secondary?
Springfield Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springfield Secondary offer ?
Springfield Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Springfield Secondary part of?
Springfield Secondary is part of Springfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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