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#1179 of 1,992 schools in MN
Verndale Secondary
High School · Verndale Public School District · Verndale, MN
A high school in Verndale, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
411 SW BROWN ST, Verndale, MN 56481
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Verndale Secondary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Verndale 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Verndale), 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
$69,688
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56481; 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.
Verndale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Verndale Secondary is listed in VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verndale Secondary
Verndale Secondary is a public high school in Verndale, MN, part of Verndale Public School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,179 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verndale Secondary
What grades does Verndale Secondary serve?
Verndale Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Verndale Secondary?
Verndale Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verndale Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Verndale Secondary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verndale Secondary rank in MN?
Verndale Secondary ranks #1,179 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Verndale Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Verndale Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Verndale Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verndale Secondary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Verndale Secondary a charter school?
No, Verndale Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verndale Secondary a Title I school?
No, Verndale Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verndale Secondary?
52.2% of students at Verndale 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wadena County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (218) 445-5184
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56481)
- 2,333
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 56481; 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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