Very Good
#500 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Kimball Secondary
High School · Kimball Public School District · Kimball, MN
A high school in Kimball, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 368, Kimball, MN 55353
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kimball Secondary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kimball 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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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
$87,969
Median home value
$320,600
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Kimball Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kimball Secondary is listed in KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kimball Secondary
Kimball Secondary is a public high school in Kimball, MN, part of Kimball Public School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kimball Secondary
What grades does Kimball Secondary serve?
Kimball Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Kimball Secondary?
Kimball Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimball Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimball Secondary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kimball Secondary rank in MN?
Kimball Secondary ranks #500 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kimball Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kimball Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Kimball Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimball Secondary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kimball Secondary a charter school?
No, Kimball Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kimball Secondary a Title I school?
No, Kimball Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimball Secondary?
19.1% of students at Kimball 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
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (320) 398-7700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55353)
- 3,273
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55353; 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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