Serving 84 students in grades 7-12, Norman County East Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norman County East Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Norman County East Secondary's student population of 84 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Norman County East 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 Norman County East Secondary is 0.33, 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
#1088 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman County East Secondary's ranking?
Norman County East Secondary is ranked #1088 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norman County East Secondary?
The graduation rate of Norman County East Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Norman County East Secondary?
84 students attend Norman County East Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Norman County East Secondary students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman County East Secondary?
Norman County East Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norman County East Secondary offer ?
Norman County East Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman County East Secondary part of?
Norman County East Secondary is part of Norman County East School District.
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