Serving 343 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 equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- 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 343 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 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 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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?
343 students attend Ada-borup-west Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ada-borup-west Secondary students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada-borup-west Secondary?
Ada-borup-west Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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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