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#87 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 4% in state

Badger Secondary

High School · Badger Public School District · Badger, MN

A high school in Badger, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 68, Badger, MN 56714

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$18,453
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Badger Secondary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

52%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Badger Secondary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,708

Median home value

$150,900

Median rent

$767/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·27 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Badger Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Badger Secondary is listed in BADGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Badger Secondary

Badger Secondary is a public high school in Badger, MN, part of Badger Public School District, serving approximately 102 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Badger Secondary

What grades does Badger Secondary serve?

Badger Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Badger Secondary?

Badger Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Badger Secondary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Badger Secondary rank in MN?

Badger Secondary ranks #87 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Badger Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Badger Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Badger Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Badger Secondary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Badger Secondary a charter school?

No, Badger Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Badger Secondary a Title I school?

No, Badger Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Badger Secondary?

52.0% of students at Badger Secondary 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Roseau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 56714)
1,115
Area median age
39.7
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 56714; 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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