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Paynesville Area Secondary School
High School · Paynesville Area Schools · Paynesville, MN
A high school in Paynesville, MN where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
795 BUSINESS 23 W, Paynesville, MN 56362
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paynesville Area Secondary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paynesville Area Secondary School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average306/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paynesville), 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
$81,536
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56362; 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.
Paynesville Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paynesville Area Secondary School is listed in Paynesville Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paynesville Area Secondary School
Paynesville Area Secondary School is a public high school in Paynesville, MN, part of Paynesville Area Schools, serving approximately 484 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paynesville Area Secondary School
What grades does Paynesville Area Secondary School serve?
Paynesville Area Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Paynesville Area Secondary School?
Paynesville Area Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paynesville Area Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paynesville Area Secondary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paynesville Area Secondary School rank in MN?
Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks #1,226 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Paynesville Area Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paynesville Area Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Paynesville Area Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paynesville Area Secondary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paynesville Area Secondary School a charter school?
No, Paynesville Area Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paynesville Area Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Paynesville Area Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paynesville Area Secondary School?
29.8% of students at Paynesville Area Secondary School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (320) 243-3761
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 56362)
- 5,560
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 56362; 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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