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#707 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 35% in state
Parkers Prairie Secondary
High School · Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. · Parkers Prairie, MN
A Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 46 411 S OTTER AVE, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Parkers Prairie Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parkers Prairie 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkers Prairie), 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
$69,896
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Parkers Prairie Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkers Prairie Secondary is listed in PARKERS PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkers Prairie Secondary
Parkers Prairie Secondary is a public high school in Parkers Prairie, MN, part of Parkers Prairie Public School Dist., serving approximately 278 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkers Prairie Secondary
What grades does Parkers Prairie Secondary serve?
Parkers Prairie Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Parkers Prairie Secondary?
Parkers Prairie Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkers Prairie Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkers Prairie Secondary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkers Prairie Secondary rank in MN?
Parkers Prairie Secondary ranks #707 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Parkers Prairie Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkers Prairie Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Parkers Prairie Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkers Prairie Secondary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parkers Prairie Secondary a charter school?
No, Parkers Prairie Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkers Prairie Secondary a Title I school?
No, Parkers Prairie Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkers Prairie Secondary?
32.7% of students at Parkers Prairie 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
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (218) 338-6011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56361)
- 2,590
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 56361; 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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