Serving 210 students in grades 7-12, Mcgregor 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgregor Secondary's student population of 210 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcgregor 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 Mcgregor Secondary is 0.41, 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
#1539 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Mcgregor Secondary's ranking?
Mcgregor Secondary is ranked #1539 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcgregor Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mcgregor Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mcgregor Secondary?
210 students attend Mcgregor Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcgregor Secondary students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgregor Secondary?
Mcgregor Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcgregor Secondary offer ?
Mcgregor Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mcgregor Secondary part of?
Mcgregor Secondary is part of Mcgregor Public School District.
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