Kimball Secondary

100 Hwy 55 W
Kimball, MN 55353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 474 students in grades 6-12, Kimball 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kimball Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Kimball Secondary's student population of 474 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
474 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kimball 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 Kimball Secondary is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#994 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kimball Secondary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kimball Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kimball Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kimball Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
94%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Kimball Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kimball Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kimball Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kimball Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimball Secondary's ranking?
Kimball Secondary is ranked #994 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kimball Secondary?
The graduation rate of Kimball Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kimball Secondary?
474 students attend Kimball Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kimball Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kimball Secondary?
Kimball Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kimball Secondary offer ?
Kimball Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Kimball Secondary part of?
Kimball Secondary is part of Kimball Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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