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#261 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 13% in state

Spring Grove Secondary

High School · Spring Grove School District · Spring Grove, MN

A high school in Spring Grove, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

BOX 626, Spring Grove, MN 55974

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation11.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$15,196
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Spring Grove Secondary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

30.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Grove 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average304/100K

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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

$60,700

Median home value

$179,300

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Spring Grove School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Grove Secondary is listed in SPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Grove Secondary

Spring Grove Secondary is a public high school in Spring Grove, MN, part of Spring Grove School District, serving approximately 156 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Grove Secondary

What grades does Spring Grove Secondary serve?

Spring Grove Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Spring Grove Secondary?

Spring Grove Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Secondary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Grove Secondary rank in MN?

Spring Grove Secondary ranks #261 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Spring Grove Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Grove Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Spring Grove Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Grove Secondary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spring Grove Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Spring Grove Secondary a Title I school?

No, Spring Grove Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Grove Secondary?

30.8% of students at Spring Grove 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
156
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Houston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 55974)
1,998
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
47.4
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 55974; 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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