Serving 336 students in grades 6-12, Ada-borup-west Secondary ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ada-borup-west Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ada-borup-west Secondary's student population of 336 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
336 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ada-borup-west Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ada-borup-west Secondary is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
2%
2%

Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%

Black
n/a
12%
White
74%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ada-borup-west Secondary's ranking?
Ada-borup-west Secondary is ranked #573 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ada-borup-west Secondary?
The graduation rate of Ada-borup-west Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ada-borup-west Secondary?
336 students attend Ada-borup-west Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ada-borup-west Secondary students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada-borup-west Secondary?
Ada-borup-west Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ada-borup-west Secondary offer ?
Ada-borup-west Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ada-borup-west Secondary part of?
Ada-borup-west Secondary is part of Ada-Borup-West School District.
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