Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, Wm. M. Kelley 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wm. M. Kelley Secondary serves the northeast part of Silver Bay, MN, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,389.4 square miles. Families can expect an average drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 67.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary's student population of 179 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wm. M. Kelley 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 Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is 0.21, 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
#1132 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)26.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Wm. M. Kelley Secondary's ranking?
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is ranked #1132 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wm. M. Kelley Secondary?
The graduation rate of Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Wm. M. Kelley Secondary?
179 students attend Wm. M. Kelley Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wm. M. Kelley Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm. M. Kelley Secondary?
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wm. M. Kelley Secondary offer ?
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm. M. Kelley Secondary part of?
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is part of Lake Superior Public School District.
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