Serving 362 students in grades 6-12, Ada-borup Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ada-Borup Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ada-borup Secondary?
The graduation rate of Ada-borup Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ada-borup Secondary?
362 students attend Ada-borup Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ada-borup Secondary students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada-borup Secondary?
Ada-borup Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ada-borup Secondary offer ?
Ada-borup Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ada-borup Secondary part of?
Ada-borup Secondary is part of Ada-Borup Public School District.
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