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#186 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 9% in state

6-12th Grade Building

High School · Clinton-graceville-beardsley · Graceville, MN

A Clinton-graceville-beardsley high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

BOX 398, Graceville, MN 56240

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$17,282
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at 6-12th Grade Building score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 52% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where 6-12th Grade Building sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,165/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,250

Median home value

$118,400

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Big Stone Colony High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–123.5 mi4Compare →
Lismore Colony Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clinton-graceville-beardsley

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

6-12th Grade Building is listed in CLINTON-GRACEVILLE-BEARDSLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About 6-12th Grade Building

6-12th Grade Building is a public high school in Graceville, MN, part of Clinton-graceville-beardsley, serving approximately 130 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about 6-12th Grade Building

What grades does 6-12th Grade Building serve?

6-12th Grade Building serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend 6-12th Grade Building?

6-12th Grade Building has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at 6-12th Grade Building?

The student-teacher ratio at 6-12th Grade Building is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does 6-12th Grade Building rank in MN?

6-12th Grade Building ranks #186 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is 6-12th Grade Building's MySchoolScout rating?

6-12th Grade Building has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at 6-12th Grade Building?

Based on loaded state assessment records, 6-12th Grade Building has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is 6-12th Grade Building a charter school?

No, 6-12th Grade Building is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is 6-12th Grade Building a Title I school?

No, 6-12th Grade Building is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 6-12th Grade Building?

26.9% of students at 6-12th Grade Building qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Big Stone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 56240)
807
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
46.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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