Serving 375 students in grades 7-12, Blooming Prairie 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blooming Prairie Secondary's student population of 375 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blooming Prairie Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blooming Prairie Secondary is 0.15, 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
#1102 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blooming Prairie Secondary's ranking?
Blooming Prairie Secondary is ranked #1102 out of 1,860 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blooming Prairie Secondary?
The graduation rate of Blooming Prairie Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blooming Prairie Secondary?
375 students attend Blooming Prairie Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blooming Prairie Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blooming Prairie Secondary?
Blooming Prairie Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blooming Prairie Secondary offer ?
Blooming Prairie Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blooming Prairie Secondary part of?
Blooming Prairie Secondary is part of Blooming Prairie Public School District.
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