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#1467 of 1,992 schools in MN
Matec
High School · Marshall Public School District · Marshall, MN
A Marshall Public School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 S 2ND ST, Marshall, MN 56258
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Matec score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
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 Matec 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), 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
$70,640
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56258; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy of Hope HarborPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Project Search-avera MarshallEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Marshall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 917 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matec is listed in MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matec
Matec is a public high school in Marshall, MN, part of Marshall Public School District, serving approximately 115 students in grades 5th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,467 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matec
What grades does Matec serve?
Matec serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Matec?
Matec has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matec?
The student-teacher ratio at Matec is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matec rank in MN?
Matec ranks #1,467 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Matec's MySchoolScout rating?
Matec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Matec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matec has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Matec a charter school?
No, Matec is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matec a Title I school?
No, Matec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matec?
76.5% of students at Matec 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Phone
- (507) 537-6210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56258)
- 15,843
- Area average commute
- 11.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 56258; 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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