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#1747 of 1,992 schools in MN

Bagley Secondary

High School · Bagley Public School District · Bagley, MN

A high school in Bagley, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1130 MAIN AVE N, Bagley, MN 56621

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation6.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$13,463
Chronic Absenteeism60.6%

Students at Bagley Secondary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

58.4%

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 Bagley 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average305/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bagley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$63,750

Median home value

$176,700

Median rent

$736/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Bagley AlpEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.3 mi1Compare →
F.h.l. AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1PK–111.4 mi68Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bagley Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bagley Secondary

Bagley Secondary is a public high school in Bagley, MN, part of Bagley Public School District, serving approximately 404 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bagley Secondary

What grades does Bagley Secondary serve?

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

How many students attend Bagley Secondary?

Bagley Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagley Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bagley Secondary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bagley Secondary rank in MN?

Bagley Secondary ranks #1,747 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Bagley Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bagley Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bagley Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bagley Secondary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bagley Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Bagley Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

58.4% of students at Bagley 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
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clearwater County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 56621)
4,355
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
42.4
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 56621; 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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