Very Good
#618 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 31% in state
Montevideo Senior High
High School · Montevideo Public School District · Montevideo, MN
A high school in Montevideo, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1501 WILLIAM AVE, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montevideo Senior High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
48.2%
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 Montevideo Senior High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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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
$72,564
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn River Valley Alc-seatbasedEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - MontevideoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 26 | 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.
Montevideo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montevideo Senior High is listed in MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montevideo Senior High
Montevideo Senior High is a public high school in Montevideo, MN, part of Montevideo Public School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montevideo Senior High
What grades does Montevideo Senior High serve?
Montevideo Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montevideo Senior High?
Montevideo Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Senior High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montevideo Senior High rank in MN?
Montevideo Senior High ranks #618 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Montevideo Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Montevideo Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Montevideo Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montevideo Senior High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montevideo Senior High a charter school?
No, Montevideo Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montevideo Senior High a Title I school?
No, Montevideo Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montevideo Senior High?
48.2% of students at Montevideo Senior High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (320) 269-6446
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56265)
- 7,433
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 56265; 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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