Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, Verndale 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Verndale 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 Verndale Secondary is 0.15, 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.
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 Verndale Secondary?
The graduation rate of Verndale Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Verndale Secondary?
245 students attend Verndale Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Verndale Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verndale Secondary?
Verndale Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Verndale Secondary offer ?
Verndale Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Verndale Secondary part of?
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