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#32 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 2% in state

Sebeka Elementary

Elementary School · Sebeka Public School District · Sebeka, MN

An elementary school in Sebeka, MN where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

BOX 249 200 1ST ST NW, Sebeka, MN 56477

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$15,197
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Sebeka Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

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

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

60.8%

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 Sebeka Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low57/100K

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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

$54,028

Median home value

$171,500

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Sebeka Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sebeka Elementary is listed in SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sebeka Elementary

Sebeka Elementary is a public elementary school in Sebeka, MN, part of Sebeka Public School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sebeka Elementary

What grades does Sebeka Elementary serve?

Sebeka Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Sebeka Elementary?

Sebeka Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebeka Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sebeka Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sebeka Elementary rank in MN?

Sebeka Elementary ranks #32 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Sebeka Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sebeka Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Sebeka Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sebeka Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sebeka Elementary a charter school?

No, Sebeka Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sebeka Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sebeka Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sebeka Elementary?

60.8% of students at Sebeka Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wadena County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
Area population (ZIP 56477)
2,498
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
43.5
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 56477; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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