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#924 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 46% in state
Willow River Secondary
High School · Willow River Public School District · Willow River, MN
A high school in Willow River, MN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8142 PINE ST, Willow River, MN 55795
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Willow River Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willow River 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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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
$69,485
Median home value
$223,900
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55795; 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.
Willow River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow River Secondary is listed in WILLOW RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow River Secondary
Willow River Secondary is a public high school in Willow River, MN, part of Willow River Public School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow River Secondary
What grades does Willow River Secondary serve?
Willow River Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Willow River Secondary?
Willow River Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow River Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow River Secondary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow River Secondary rank in MN?
Willow River Secondary ranks #924 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Willow River Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow River Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Willow River Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow River Secondary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willow River Secondary a charter school?
No, Willow River Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow River Secondary a Title I school?
No, Willow River Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow River Secondary?
40.3% of students at Willow River 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
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (218) 372-3131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55795)
- 1,876
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 55795; 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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