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#411 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 21% in state

Bertha Secondary

High School · Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. · Bertha, MN

A Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

BOX 8, Bertha, MN 56437

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 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-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$15,029
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Bertha Secondary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

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

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bertha 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average378/100K

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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

$59,313

Median home value

$110,000

Median rent

$808/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist.

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bertha Secondary is listed in BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bertha Secondary

Bertha Secondary is a public high school in Bertha, MN, part of Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist., serving approximately 226 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bertha Secondary

What grades does Bertha Secondary serve?

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

How many students attend Bertha Secondary?

Bertha Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertha Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bertha Secondary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bertha Secondary rank in MN?

Bertha Secondary ranks #411 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Bertha Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bertha Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Bertha Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bertha Secondary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bertha Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Bertha Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

57.1% of students at Bertha 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
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Todd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 56437)
1,409
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
35.9
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 56437; 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

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