Serving 399 students in grades 7-12, Medford 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 32% (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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medford Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Medford Secondary's student population of 399 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medford 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 Medford Secondary is 0.35, 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
#1349 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medford Secondary's ranking?
Medford Secondary is ranked #1349 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Medford Secondary often compared to?
Medford Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Owatonna Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% 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 Medford Secondary?
The graduation rate of Medford Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Medford Secondary?
399 students attend Medford Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Medford Secondary students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medford Secondary?
Medford Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medford Secondary offer ?
Medford Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Medford Secondary part of?
Medford Secondary is part of Medford Public School District.
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