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#660 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 33% in state

Moose Lake Secondary

High School · Moose Lake Public School District · Moose Lake, MN

A high school in Moose Lake, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4812 COUNTY RD 10, Moose Lake, MN 55767

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,030
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Moose Lake Secondary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

31.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Moose Lake 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average318/100K

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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

$73,810

Median home value

$226,600

Median rent

$909/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

27.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55767; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcf-moose Lake/willow RiverEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.7 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Moose Lake Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moose Lake Secondary is listed in MOOSE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moose Lake Secondary

Moose Lake Secondary is a public high school in Moose Lake, MN, part of Moose Lake Public School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moose Lake Secondary

What grades does Moose Lake Secondary serve?

Moose Lake Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Moose Lake Secondary?

Moose Lake Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moose Lake Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Moose Lake Secondary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moose Lake Secondary rank in MN?

Moose Lake Secondary ranks #660 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Moose Lake Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Moose Lake Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Moose Lake Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moose Lake Secondary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Moose Lake Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Moose Lake Secondary a Title I school?

No, Moose Lake Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

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

31.8% of students at Moose Lake 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
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carlton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 55767)
4,994
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
46.3
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 55767; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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