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#865 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 43% in state

Upsala Secondary

High School · Upsala Public School District · Upsala, MN

A high school in Upsala, MN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

BOX 190, Upsala, MN 56384

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$16,598
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Upsala Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

29.7%

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 Upsala 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average507/100K

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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

$56,250

Median home value

$134,600

Median rent

$699/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56384; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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.

Upsala Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Upsala Secondary is listed in UPSALA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Upsala Secondary

Upsala Secondary is a public high school in Upsala, MN, part of Upsala Public School District, serving approximately 158 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upsala Secondary

What grades does Upsala Secondary serve?

Upsala Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Upsala Secondary?

Upsala Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upsala Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Upsala Secondary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Upsala Secondary rank in MN?

Upsala Secondary ranks #865 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Upsala Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Upsala Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Upsala Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Upsala Secondary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Upsala Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Upsala Secondary a Title I school?

No, Upsala Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.7% of students at Upsala 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
158
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 56384)
280
Area median age
34.2
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 56384; 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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