Serving 310 students in grades 7-12, Blackduck 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 35-39% (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 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blackduck 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 Blackduck Secondary is 0.39, 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.
Blackduck Secondary is ranked #1280 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?
35-39% 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 Blackduck Secondary?
The graduation rate of Blackduck Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blackduck Secondary?
310 students attend Blackduck Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Blackduck Secondary students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackduck Secondary?
Blackduck Secondary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackduck Secondary offer ?
Blackduck Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blackduck Secondary part of?
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