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#1021 of 1,992 schools in MN
Northeast Range Secondary
High School · St. Louis County School District · Babbitt, MN
A St. Louis County School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 SOUTH DR, Babbitt, MN 55706
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northeast Range Secondary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northeast Range 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low219/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Babbitt), 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
$60,096
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
| North Woods SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
| South Ridge SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 264 | 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.
St. Louis County School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northeast Range Secondary is listed in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Range Secondary
Northeast Range Secondary is a public high school in Babbitt, MN, part of St. Louis County School District, serving approximately 119 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Range Secondary
What grades does Northeast Range Secondary serve?
Northeast Range Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northeast Range Secondary?
Northeast Range Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Range Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Range Secondary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Range Secondary rank in MN?
Northeast Range Secondary ranks #1,021 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northeast Range Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Range Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Northeast Range Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Range Secondary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northeast Range Secondary a charter school?
No, Northeast Range Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Range Secondary a Title I school?
No, Northeast Range Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Range Secondary?
49.6% of students at Northeast Range 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
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (218) 827-3101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 55706)
- 1,827
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 55.6
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 55706; 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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