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#383 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 19% in state

New York Mills Secondary

High School · New York Mills Public School Dist. · New York Mills, MN

A New York Mills Public School Dist. high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 218, New York Mills, MN 56567

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,679
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at New York Mills Secondary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

46.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New York Mills 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 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average369/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York Mills), 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

$69,919

Median home value

$189,400

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

New York Mills Public School Dist.

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

New York Mills Secondary is listed in NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New York Mills Secondary

New York Mills Secondary is a public high school in New York Mills, MN, part of New York Mills Public School Dist., serving approximately 335 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New York Mills Secondary

What grades does New York Mills Secondary serve?

New York Mills Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend New York Mills Secondary?

New York Mills Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New York Mills Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at New York Mills Secondary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New York Mills Secondary rank in MN?

New York Mills Secondary ranks #383 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is New York Mills Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

New York Mills Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 New York Mills Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New York Mills Secondary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New York Mills Secondary a charter school?

No, New York Mills Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New York Mills Secondary a Title I school?

No, New York Mills Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New York Mills Secondary?

46.9% of students at New York Mills 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
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Otter Tail County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 56567)
3,247
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
38.8
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 56567; 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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