Serving 386 students in grades 7-12, Minnewaska 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Minnewaska Secondary's student population of 386 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnewaska 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 Minnewaska 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
#1144 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewaska Secondary's ranking?
Minnewaska Secondary is ranked #1144 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnewaska Secondary?
The graduation rate of Minnewaska Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnewaska Secondary?
386 students attend Minnewaska Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Minnewaska Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Secondary?
Minnewaska Secondary has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Secondary offer ?
Minnewaska Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Minnewaska Secondary part of?
Minnewaska Secondary is part of Minnewaska School District.
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