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#352 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 18% in state

Pine Island Secondary

High School · Pine Island Public School District · Pine Island, MN

A high school in Pine Island, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO BOX 398, Pine Island, MN 55963

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$11,470
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Pine Island Secondary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

16.5%

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 Pine Island 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average284/100K

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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

$109,464

Median home value

$350,800

Median rent

$969/mo

College educated

37.3%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Island High School AlpEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pine Island Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Island Secondary is listed in Pine Island Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Island Secondary

Pine Island Secondary is a public high school in Pine Island, MN, part of Pine Island Public School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Island Secondary

What grades does Pine Island Secondary serve?

Pine Island Secondary serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pine Island Secondary?

Pine Island Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Secondary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Island Secondary rank in MN?

Pine Island Secondary ranks #352 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Pine Island Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Island Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pine Island Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Island Secondary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pine Island Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Pine Island Secondary a Title I school?

No, Pine Island Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Island Secondary?

16.5% of students at Pine Island 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Goodhue County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 55963)
5,473
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
39.6
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 55963; 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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