Very Good
#440 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 22% in state
Kittson Central Secondary
High School · Kittson Central School District · Hallock, MN
A high school in Hallock, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
444 N ASH AVE, Hallock, MN 56728
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Kittson Central Secondary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
33.9%
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 Kittson Central 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low116/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hallock), 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
$70,750
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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.
Kittson Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kittson Central Secondary is listed in KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kittson Central Secondary
Kittson Central Secondary is a public high school in Hallock, MN, part of Kittson Central School District, serving approximately 109 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kittson Central Secondary
What grades does Kittson Central Secondary serve?
Kittson Central Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Kittson Central Secondary?
Kittson Central Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kittson Central Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kittson Central Secondary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kittson Central Secondary rank in MN?
Kittson Central Secondary ranks #440 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kittson Central Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kittson Central 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 Kittson Central Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kittson Central Secondary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kittson Central Secondary a charter school?
No, Kittson Central Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kittson Central Secondary a Title I school?
No, Kittson Central Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kittson Central Secondary?
33.9% of students at Kittson Central 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
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kittson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (218) 843-3682
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 56728)
- 1,149
- 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 56728; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.