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Goodridge Secondary

High School · Goodridge Public School District · Goodridge, MN

A high school in Goodridge, MN where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 195, Goodridge, MN 56725

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$17,278
Chronic Absenteeism35.2%

Students at Goodridge Secondary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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

42.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Goodridge 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low223/100K

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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

$68,125

Median home value

$199,200

Median rent

$1,263/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

92%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Goodridge Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Goodridge Secondary

Goodridge Secondary is a public high school in Goodridge, MN, part of Goodridge Public School District, serving approximately 108 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goodridge Secondary

What grades does Goodridge Secondary serve?

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

How many students attend Goodridge Secondary?

Goodridge Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodridge Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Goodridge Secondary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goodridge Secondary rank in MN?

Goodridge Secondary ranks #995 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Goodridge Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Goodridge Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Goodridge Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodridge Secondary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Goodridge Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Goodridge Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

42.6% of students at Goodridge 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
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pennington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 56725)
925
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
42.9
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 56725; 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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