Serving 261 students in grades 7-12, Verndale 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verndale Secondary's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verndale 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 Verndale Secondary is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verndale Secondary's ranking?
Verndale Secondary is ranked #1342 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Verndale Secondary often compared to?
Verndale Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verndale Secondary?
The graduation rate of Verndale Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Verndale Secondary?
261 students attend Verndale Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Verndale Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verndale Secondary?
Verndale Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Verndale Secondary offer ?
Verndale Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Verndale Secondary part of?
Verndale Secondary is part of Verndale Public School District.
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