Yellow Medicine East Middle School High School is a small town high school located at 450 9th Avenue, Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2017–2018 academic year, the school had 216 students. The school mascot is the "Sting," which resembles the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket.
Serving 331 students in grades 6-12, Yellow Medicine East 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yellow Medicine East Secondary's student population of 331 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine East Secondary is 0.52, 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
#1490 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sting
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Medicine East Secondary's ranking?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary is ranked #1490 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Yellow Medicine East Secondary often compared to?
Yellow Medicine East Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Canby Secondary, Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Yellow Medicine East Secondary?
The graduation rate of Yellow Medicine East Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East Secondary?
331 students attend Yellow Medicine East Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Yellow Medicine East Secondary students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Medicine East Secondary?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yellow Medicine East Secondary offer ?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellow Medicine East Secondary part of?
Yellow Medicine East Secondary is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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