Is Badger Secondary a good school?

Badger Secondary ranks 94 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Badger Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Badger Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Badger Secondary?

Students at Badger Secondary are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Badger Secondary?

Badger Secondary is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Badger Elementary

Badger Secondary

Summary:

Badger Secondary is a public high school located in Badger, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. As part of the Roseau Public School District, Badger Secondary has established itself as a strong academic performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools.

One of the key factors that sets Badger Secondary apart is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.83%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Roseau Secondary and Greenbush-Middle River Secondary. Despite this, the school has been able to support its low-income student population, ranking 2nd out of 370 Minnesota high schools for this subgroup in 2018-2019. Badger Secondary's graduation rates have also been consistently high, reaching 100% in 2019-2020 and outperforming the state average.

While Badger Secondary has historically been a top-performing school, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 5 stars to 3 stars. This could indicate a need to investigate potential factors contributing to this change. However, the school still outperforms nearby schools in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and test scores, suggesting it may be a stronger academic option for families in the region. Continued monitoring and analysis of Badger Secondary's performance metrics could help identify opportunities for further improvement and ensure the school continues to provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

110 Carpenter Ave
Badger, MN 56714-4148

(218) 528-3201

District: Badger Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,545

Feeder schools for Badger Secondary:

Elementary:

Badger Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

African American:

3.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Badger Secondary ranks better than 59.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Badger Secondary ranks better than 80.4% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Badger Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), African American (3.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Badger Secondary is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Badger Secondary employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Badger Secondary is $15,545.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Badger Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Badger Secondary 220^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Badger Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Badger Secondary 94^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Badger Secondary in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Badger Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Badger Public School District 147^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Badger Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	20.23	330^th	387	14.7%
2005	75.42	94^th	396	76.3%
2006	48.00	255^th	406	37.2%
2007	44.55	260^th	403	35.5%
2008	62.06	167^th	409	59.2%
2010	45.27	297^th	454	34.6%
2011	50.51	261^st	478	45.4%
2012	49.53	282^nd	469	39.9%
2013	47.50	278^th	488	43.0%
2014	43.10	308^th	490	37.1%
2015	30.43	392^nd	516	24.0%
2016	78.48	75^th	508	85.2%
2017	71.95	126^th	523	75.9%
2018	72.36	123^rd	518	76.3%
2019	71.31	134^th	533	74.9%
2021	60.93	184^th	521	64.7%
2022	55.27	222^nd	520	57.3%
2023	58.74	202^nd	529	61.8%
2024	57.21	220^th	545	59.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.80	62^nd	401	84.5%
2023	73.75	75^th	459	83.7%
2024	61.54	142^nd	473	70.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.58	157^th	436	64.0%
2023	53.39	204^th	455	55.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	77.37	82^nd	454	81.9%
2021	50.69	217^th	437	50.3%
2022	47.45	249^th	476	47.7%
2023	42.68	275^th	464	40.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.93	147^th	428	65.7%
2019	53.84	198^th	428	53.7%
2021	42.99	240^th	422	43.1%
2022	38.46	276^th	438	37.0%
2023	37.80	288^th	436	33.9%
2024	34.93	310^th	440	29.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	41.37	347^th	433	19.9%
2007	57.82	240^th	463	48.2%
2008	72.16	151^st	460	67.2%
2010	83.55	28^th	540	94.8%
2011	82.91	37^th	545	93.2%
2012	72.52	144^th	539	73.3%
2013	59.77	251^st	534	53.0%
2014	44.78	315^th	483	34.8%
2015	72.80	129^th	504	74.4%
2016	66.60	176^th	489	64.0%
2017	44.46	325^th	489	33.5%
2018	60.11	235^th	494	52.4%
2019	91.96	13^th	492	97.4%
2021	80.24	58^th	428	86.4%
2022	78.67	81^st	472	82.8%
2023	62.22	178^th	476	62.6%
2024	77.07	94^th	480	80.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	98.38	2^nd	370	99.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.67	50^th	395	87.3%
2019	94.50	7^th	401	98.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	87.39	26^th	411	93.7%
2021	67.90	102^nd	351	70.9%
2022	68.74	117^th	403	71.0%
2023	49.90	208^th	398	47.7%
2024	77.31	69^th	405	83.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Badger Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	41.68	289^th	414	30.2%
2019	91.67	14^th	412	96.6%
2021	65.74	118^th	364	67.6%
2022	67.02	120^th	401	70.1%
2023	46.38	236^th	398	40.7%
2024	56.81	172^nd	402	57.2%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Badger Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1989	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
1990	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	101
1991	104	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	105
1992	110	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	112
1993	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
1994	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
1995	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
1996	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
1997	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
1998	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
1999	117	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	118
2000	116	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	117
2001	114	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	115
2002	109	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	112
2003	109	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	112
2004	101	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	105
2005	94	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	97
2006	85	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	89
2007	90	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	98
2008	91	8	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	101
2009	90	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	99
2010	93	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	102
2011	97	6	2	0	0	0	0	105
2012	110	6	2	1	0	0	0	119
2013	112	5	1	1	0	0	0	119
2014	116	5	2	0	0	0	0	123
2015	119	3	2	0	1	0	0	125
2016	112	7	2	0	0	0	0	121
2017	110	5	4	3	0	0	0	122
2018	105	3	4	3	1	0	0	116
2019	102	3	3	3	1	0	0	112
2020	110	1	4	2	1	0	0	118
2021	112	1	1	2	0	0	2	118
2022	106	1	2	2	0	0	2	113
2023	110	4	0	0	0	0	2	116

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Badger Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	9.2	10.7	18.2
1989	102	9.8	10.4	14.7
1990	101	8.5	11.8	14.9
1991	105	8.3	12.6	14.3
1992	112	10.7	10.4	13.4
1993	112	10.1	11.1	12.5
1994	109	10.3	10.6	14.7
1995	115	0.0	0.0	19.1
1996	115	0.0	0.0	19.1
1997	109	18.0	6.1	22
1998	111	n/a	0.0	23.4
1999	118	8.5	13.9	25.4
2000	117	8.6	13.6	40.2
2001	115	9.9	11.6	40.9
2002	112	10.4	10.8	31.3
2003	112	10.4	10.8	31.3
2004	105	10.1	10.4	40
2005	97	9.8	9.9	46.4
2006	89	10.1	8.8	53.9
2007	98	10.4	9.4	50
2008	101	9.1	11.1	52.5
2009	99	9.0	11.0	46.5
2010	102	9.0	11.2	48
2011	105	9.3	11.2	51.4
2012	119	8.8	13.5	55.5
2013	119	8.8	13.4	47.9
2014	123	8.8	13.8	48.8
2015	125	9.0	13.8	46.4
2016	121	9.0	13.4	41.3
2017	122	9.1	13.3	45.9
2018	116	8.8	13.1	33.6
2019	112	8.9	12.4	47.3
2020	118	8.8	13.3	9.3
2021	118	7.0	16.6	27.1
2022	113	9.2	12.2	23
2023	116	8.8	13.1	46.6

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 Badger Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	9.2	10.7	18.2
1989	102	9.8	10.4	14.7
1990	101	8.5	11.8	14.9
1991	105	8.3	12.6	14.3
1992	112	10.7	10.4	13.4
1993	112	10.1	11.1	12.5
1994	109	10.3	10.6	14.7
1995	115	0.0	0.0	19.1
1996	115	0.0	0.0	19.1
1997	109	18.0	6.1	22
1998	111	n/a	0.0	23.4
1999	118	8.5	13.9	25.4
2000	117	8.6	13.6	40.2
2001	115	9.9	11.6	40.9
2002	112	10.4	10.8	31.3
2003	112	10.4	10.8	31.3
2004	105	10.1	10.4	40
2005	97	9.8	9.9	46.4
2006	89	10.1	8.8	53.9
2007	98	10.4	9.4	50
2008	101	9.1	11.1	52.5
2009	99	9.0	11.0	46.5
2010	102	9.0	11.2	48
2011	105	9.3	11.2	51.4
2012	119	8.8	13.5	55.5
2013	119	8.8	13.4	47.9
2014	123	8.8	13.8	48.8
2015	125	9.0	13.8	46.4
2016	121	9.0	13.4	41.3
2017	122	9.1	13.3	45.9
2018	116	8.8	13.1	33.6
2019	112	8.9	12.4	47.3
2020	118	8.8	13.3	9.3
2021	118	7.0	16.6	27.1
2022	113	9.2	12.2	23
2023	116	8.8	13.1	46.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Badger Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,545

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Badger Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 202^nd of 529 Middle schools	13%
Ranks 13^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 178^th of 476 High schools	34.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Badger Secondary)	52.6	42.9	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Badger Public School District)	52.6	42.9	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Badger Secondary)	63.2	57.1	6%
7th Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)	63.2	57.1	6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Badger Secondary)	66.7	38.1	28.6%
8th Grade Math (Badger Public School District)	66.7	38.1	28.6%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Badger Secondary)	77.8	42.9	34.9%
8th Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)	77.8	42.9	34.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Badger Secondary)	33.3	19.1	14.3%
8th Grade Science (Badger Public School District)	33.3	19.1	14.3%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Badger Secondary)	84	44.4	39.6%
10th Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)	84	44.4	39.6%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Badger Secondary)	58.3	44.4	13.9%
11th Grade Math (Badger Public School District)	58.3	44.4	13.9%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Badger Secondary)	76	38.9	37.1%
End of Course Science (Badger Public School District)	76	38.9	37.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	116	3.6%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	110	7.8%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	46.6%	0.8%

Schools Near Badger Secondary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Badger Secondary	Public	7-12	110 Carpenter Ave	Badger	56714	Roseau County	Badger Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 528-3201	116	9	13.1	46.6%	110 (94.8%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	77.1	94^th of 480 public high schools	80.4%		62.2	178^th of 476 public high schools	62.6%	84	16.7	46.7	36.8	34.8	33.3	53.3	60.0	50.0	33.3	53.3	43.3	$15,545
Greenbush-Middle River Secondary	Public	7-12	401 Park Ave W	Greenbush	56726	Roseau County	Greenbush Middle River Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 782-2232	105	10	10.6	21.0%	104 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.2	256^th of 480 public high schools	46.7%		64	169^th of 476 public high schools	64.5%	87	38.5	68.4	25.0	42.9	30.8	31.6	55.6	40.0	21.1	29.4	25.0	$16,312
Roseau Secondary	Public	7-12	509 3rd St NE	Roseau	56751	Roseau County	Roseau Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 463-2770	527	19	27.6	21.3%	474 (89.9%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.2%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.0%)	64.3	181^st of 480 public high schools	62.3%		65.3	156^th of 476 public high schools	67.2%	25	30.2	32.3	41.6	34.5	19.8	36.6	50.0	35.3	26.1	39.4	32.8	$12,696
Roseau District Area Learning Program	Public	7-12	509 3rd St NE	Roseau	56751	Roseau County	Roseau Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 463-2770	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$15,508

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