Below Average
#1688 of 1,992 schools in MN
East Central Senior Secondary
High School · East Central School District · Finlayson, MN
A high school in Finlayson, MN where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
61085 STATE HIGHWAY 23, Finlayson, MN 55735
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Central Senior Secondary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
50.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Central Senior 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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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
$62,125
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55735; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 38 | 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.
East Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Central Senior Secondary is listed in EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Central Senior Secondary
East Central Senior Secondary is a public high school in Finlayson, MN, part of East Central School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,688 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Central Senior Secondary
What grades does East Central Senior Secondary serve?
East Central Senior Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend East Central Senior Secondary?
East Central Senior Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Senior Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Senior Secondary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Central Senior Secondary rank in MN?
East Central Senior Secondary ranks #1,688 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is East Central Senior Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Central Senior Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 East Central Senior Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central Senior Secondary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Central Senior Secondary a charter school?
No, East Central Senior Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Central Senior Secondary a Title I school?
No, East Central Senior Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Central Senior Secondary?
50.1% of students at East Central Senior 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
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.9%
- Phone
- (320) 245-6015
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55735)
- 1,802
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 55735; 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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