Yellow Medicine East Middle School High School is a small town high school located at 450 9th Avenue, Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2017–2018 academic year, the school had 216 students. The school mascot is the "Sting," which resembles the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket.
Serving 321 students in grades 6-12, Yellow Medicine 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 11-19% (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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yellow Medicine East High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Granite Falls, MN, encompassing approximately 422.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellow Medicine East Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yellow Medicine East Secondary's student population of 321 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine East Secondary is 0.46, 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
#1429 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
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)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sting
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Medicine East Secondary's ranking?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary is ranked #1429 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Yellow Medicine East Secondary often compared to?
Yellow Medicine East Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall High School, Canby Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 Yellow Medicine East Secondary?
The graduation rate of Yellow Medicine East Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East Secondary?
321 students attend Yellow Medicine East Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yellow Medicine East Secondary students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellow Medicine East Secondary?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yellow Medicine East Secondary offer ?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellow Medicine East Secondary part of?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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