Serving 118 students in grades 7-12, Mabel-canton Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel-canton Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mabel-canton Secondary's student population of 118 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mabel-canton 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 Mabel-canton Secondary is 0.08, 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
#816 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel-canton Secondary's ranking?
Mabel-canton Secondary is ranked #816 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mabel-canton Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mabel-canton Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mabel-canton Secondary?
118 students attend Mabel-canton Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mabel-canton Secondary students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel-canton Secondary?
Mabel-canton Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mabel-canton Secondary offer ?
Mabel-canton Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mabel-canton Secondary part of?
Mabel-canton Secondary is part of Mabel-Canton Public School District.
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