Serving 278 students in grades 7-12, Parkers Prairie 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 30-34% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Parkers Prairie 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 Parkers Prairie Secondary is 0.08, 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.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkers Prairie Secondary?
The graduation rate of Parkers Prairie Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Parkers Prairie Secondary?
278 students attend Parkers Prairie Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Parkers Prairie Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkers Prairie Secondary?
Parkers Prairie Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkers Prairie Secondary offer ?
Parkers Prairie Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Parkers Prairie Secondary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
