Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, Mcgregor 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 20-24% (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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgregor Secondary's student population of 224 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcgregor 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 Mcgregor Secondary is 0.33, 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
#1333 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Mcgregor Secondary's ranking?
Mcgregor Secondary is ranked #1333 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?
20-24% 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 Mcgregor Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mcgregor Secondary is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mcgregor Secondary?
224 students attend Mcgregor Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mcgregor Secondary students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgregor Secondary?
Mcgregor Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcgregor Secondary offer ?
Mcgregor Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mcgregor Secondary part of?
Mcgregor Secondary is part of Mcgregor Public School District.
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