Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Summary:

Yellow Medicine East Secondary is a public high school located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school is part of the Renville County West Schools district, which is ranked 328 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yellow Medicine East Secondary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (15.05%) compared to the state average. Over the past 10 years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with a ranking between 313 and 356 out of 483-504 schools. However, the school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 94.6% to 98.1% over the past 5 years, which is above the state average. The school's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with the 11th-grade math proficiency rate at 11.63% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 34.99%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Renville County West Senior High, Lakeview Secondary, and MACCRAY Secondary, Yellow Medicine East Secondary consistently performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. This highlights the need for the school to identify and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly for its high percentage of Native American students and those facing socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the school's 43.69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 450 9th Ave
       Granite Falls, MN  56241-1399


(320) 564-4081

District: Yellow Medicine East

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,818 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.5%
American Indian:
15.0%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Compare Details Yellow Medicine East Secondary ranks worse than 84.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Yellow Medicine East Secondary ranks worse than 69.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Yellow Medicine East Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Yellow Medicine East Secondary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), American Indian (15%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yellow Medicine East Secondary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yellow Medicine East Secondary is $15,818.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yellow Medicine East Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Yellow Medicine East Secondary 460th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Yellow Medicine East Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Yellow Medicine East Secondary 332nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Yellow Medicine East Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Yellow Medicine East 328th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yellow Medicine East Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.08 460th 545 15.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.69 297th 307 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.09 380th 473 19.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.72 410th 474 13.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.69 407th 479 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.35 432nd 440 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Yellow Medicine East Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 51.27 280th 463 39.5%
2008 43.54 326th 460 29.1%
2010 59.40 264th 540 51.1%
2011 49.60 336th 545 38.3%
2012 52.63 324th 539 39.9%
2013 51.43 315th 534 41.0%
2014 36.94 347th 483 28.2%
2015 46.29 313th 504 37.9%
2016 44.58 321st 489 34.4%
2017 35.75 350th 489 28.4%
2018 36.11 356th 494 27.9%
2019 40.23 336th 492 31.7%
2021 25.42 346th 428 19.2%
2022 32.15 347th 472 26.5%
2023 35.59 334th 476 29.8%
2024 35.54 332nd 480 30.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.87 307th 374 17.9%
2019 32.94 261st 370 29.5%
2021 32.35 204th 270 24.4%
2022 45.88 173rd 312 44.6%
2023 19.49 339th 393 13.7%
2024 27.17 305th 389 21.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.47 276th 395 30.1%
2019 37.63 283rd 401 29.4%
2021 11.08 316th 339 6.8%
2022 17.49 334th 388 13.9%
2023 40.79 258th 396 34.8%
2024 43.05 248th 403 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.82 345th 398 13.3%
2019 32.69 308th 411 25.1%
2021 30.79 277th 351 21.1%
2022 36.58 282nd 403 30.0%
2023 22.66 336th 398 15.6%
2024 20.36 347th 405 14.3%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.47 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.19 305th 414 26.3%
2019 41.78 281st 412 31.8%
2021 23.48 321st 364 11.8%
2022 33.08 305th 401 23.9%
2023 29.09 314th 398 21.1%
2024 25.74 333rd 402 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Yellow Medicine East Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 469 2 5 32 22 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 440 2 6 35 29 n/a n/a 0 512
2008 397 5 5 43 30 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 346 4 4 49 38 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 351 3 4 58 54 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 325 4 4 61 52 0 2 0 448
2012 319 3 8 49 47 0 0 0 426
2013 200 2 6 33 33 0 0 0 274
2014 203 1 6 21 26 0 2 0 259
2015 199 1 4 23 34 0 2 0 263
2016 178 1 4 17 28 0 1 0 229
2017 169 1 4 20 26 0 0 0 220
2018 156 3 4 25 28 0 0 0 216
2019 145 5 3 25 23 0 0 0 201
2020 156 3 3 26 32 0 2 0 222
2021 145 1 2 24 38 0 8 0 218
2022 142 2 2 29 34 0 7 0 216
2023 137 2 3 25 31 0 8 0 206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yellow Medicine East Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 530 30.7 17.3 33.4
2007 512 31.4 16.3 34.4
2008 480 31.4 15.3 35.6
2009 441 29.9 14.7 36.1
2010 470 28.6 16.4 39.4
2011 448 29.4 15.2 43.5
2012 426 28.3 15.0 38.7
2013 274 18.2 15.0 39.1
2014 259 15.7 16.4 31.3
2015 263 20.0 13.1 35
2016 229 19.0 12.0 32.3
2017 220 17.8 12.3 35.9
2018 216 17.3 12.4 38
2019 201 17.2 11.6 36.3
2020 222 14.6 15.1 39.2
2021 218 14.8 14.7 28.4
2022 216 15.3 14.0 26.9
2023 206 14.7 14.0 43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yellow Medicine East Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 530 30.7 17.3 33.4
2007 512 31.4 16.3 34.4
2008 480 31.4 15.3 35.6
2009 441 29.9 14.7 36.1
2010 470 28.6 16.4 39.4
2011 448 29.4 15.2 43.5
2012 426 28.3 15.0 38.7
2013 274 18.2 15.0 39.1
2014 259 15.7 16.4 31.3
2015 263 20.0 13.1 35
2016 229 19.0 12.0 32.3
2017 220 17.8 12.3 35.9
2018 216 17.3 12.4 38
2019 201 17.2 11.6 36.3
2020 222 14.6 15.1 39.2
2021 218 14.8 14.7 28.4
2022 216 15.3 14.0 26.9
2023 206 14.7 14.0 43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yellow Medicine East Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,818

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yellow Medicine East Secondary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 336th of 492 High schoolsRanks 334th of 476 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Yellow Medicine East Secondary)56.944.9
 12%
   10th Grade Reading (Yellow Medicine East)56.944.9
 12%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Yellow Medicine East Secondary)27.514.3
 13.2%
   11th Grade Math (Yellow Medicine East)27.514.3
 13.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Yellow Medicine East Secondary)29.327.1
 2.2%
   End of Course Science (Yellow Medicine East)29.327.1
 2.2%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201206
 2.5%
African American52
 60%
American Indian2331
 34.8%
Asian33
Hispanic2525
Pacific Islander00
White145137
 5.5%
Two or More Races08
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%43.7%
 7.4%


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Yellow Medicine East Secondary ranks 332nd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Yellow Medicine East Secondary.

Students at Yellow Medicine East Secondary are 67% White, 15% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yellow Medicine East Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bert Raney Elementary School


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