Serving 737 students in grades 7-12, Mora Secondary ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mora Secondary's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mora 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 Mora Secondary is 0.21, 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
#927 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mora Secondary's ranking?
Mora Secondary is ranked #927 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mora Secondary often compared to?
Mora Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Ogilvie Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mora Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mora Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mora Secondary?
737 students attend Mora Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mora Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mora Secondary?
Mora Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mora Secondary offer ?
Mora Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mora Secondary part of?
Mora Secondary is part of Mora Public School District.
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