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#889 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 45% in state
Deer River Secondary
High School · Deer River Public School District · Deer River, MN
A high school in Deer River, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 307, Deer River, MN 56636
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Deer River Secondary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deer River 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deer River), 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
$59,858
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer River High School AlpEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deer River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer River Secondary is listed in DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer River Secondary
Deer River Secondary is a public high school in Deer River, MN, part of Deer River Public School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #889 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer River Secondary
What grades does Deer River Secondary serve?
Deer River Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Deer River Secondary?
Deer River Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer River Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer River Secondary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer River Secondary rank in MN?
Deer River Secondary ranks #889 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Deer River Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer River Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Deer River Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer River Secondary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Deer River Secondary a charter school?
No, Deer River Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer River Secondary a Title I school?
No, Deer River Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer River Secondary?
64.8% of students at Deer River 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Itasca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (218) 246-8241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56636)
- 4,679
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
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 56636; 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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