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Ellsworth Secondary

Summary:

Ellsworth Secondary is a public high school located in Ellsworth, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Ellsworth Public School District, which is ranked 143 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth Secondary has a predominantly white student population, with 85.48% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a strong graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 100% over the past few years, and a 0% dropout rate. However, its test scores on the MCA-III assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science for all grades at 30.3%, 46.88%, and 17.39%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.27% to 55.38% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Hills-Beaver Creek School District (27.04%) and Luverne Public School District (28.31%).

Ellsworth Secondary's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking varying significantly over the years, from 81 out of 489 Minnesota high schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 397 out of 504 in 2014-2015 (1-star rating). While the school's male students have performed relatively well, ranking 71 out of 403 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022, its white students have consistently ranked lower than the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary and Luverne Senior High, Ellsworth Secondary's performance is generally lower, suggesting it may face challenges in providing a competitive educational experience.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 513 S Broadway St
       Ellsworth, MN  56129-0008

(507) 967-2242

District: Ellsworth Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,346 Help


Feeder schools for Ellsworth Secondary:

Elementary:    Ellsworth Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Hispanic:
8.1%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Ellsworth Secondary ranks better than 58% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ellsworth Secondary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ellsworth Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (8.1%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellsworth Secondary is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth Secondary is $17,346.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellsworth Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Secondary 229th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Ellsworth Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Ellsworth Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Public School District 143rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellsworth Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ellsworth Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.45 341st 387 11.9%
2005 73.99 101st 396 74.5%
2006 85.67 28th 406 93.1%
2007 58.66 173rd 403 57.1%
2008 42.52 286th 409 30.1%
2009 33.19 184th 230 20.0%
2010 42.60 310th 454 31.7%
2011 55.80 224th 478 53.1%
2015 67.10 160th 516 69.0%
2016 42.76 317th 508 37.6%
2017 67.63 154th 523 70.6%
2021 43.08 298th 521 42.8%
2024 56.29 229th 545 58.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ellsworth Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.54 264th 474 44.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ellsworth Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.33 321st 422 23.9%
2024 42.34 261st 440 40.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ellsworth Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Ellsworth Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.11 254th 433 41.3%
2005 62.41 255th 452 43.6%
2006 69.78 168th 450 62.7%
2007 28.90 357th 463 22.9%
2008 59.75 237th 460 48.5%
2009 75.00 61st 234 73.9%
2010 76.53 88th 540 83.7%
2011 74.77 109th 545 80.0%
2012 72.36 147th 539 72.7%
2013 58.16 264th 534 50.6%
2014 70.35 144th 483 70.2%
2015 22.20 397th 504 21.2%
2017 78.88 81st 489 83.4%
2018 57.13 255th 494 48.4%
2021 32.80 326th 428 23.8%
2022 47.36 275th 472 41.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Ellsworth Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.83 71st 403 82.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Ellsworth Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.42 290th 414 30.0%
2021 28.32 296th 364 18.7%
2022 28.80 324th 401 19.2%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ellsworth Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1989 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1990 88 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1991 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1992 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1993 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1994 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1995 89 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 89 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 85 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1998 93 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1999 104 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2001 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2003 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2004 105 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2005 107 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 104 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 101 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2008 105 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2009 101 4 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2010 94 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2011 92 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 97
2012 84 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 87
2013 74 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 77
2014 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
2015 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
2016 68 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 71
2017 69 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 71
2018 56 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 58
2019 67 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 69
2020 74 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 76
2021 64 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 65
2022 57 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 63
2023 53 3 0 4 0 0 2 0 62
2024 52 3 0 5 0 0 2 0 62

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 Ellsworth Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 89 8.3 10.7 25.8
1989 90 9.8 9.1 22.2
1990 89 9.4 9.4 23.6
1991 81 7.6 10.6 16
1992 92 8.5 10.8 16.3
1993 94 6.7 14.0 13.8
1994 91 8.5 10.7 11
1995 92 7.9 11.6 17.4
1996 92 7.9 11.6 17.4
1997 87 7.0 12.4 17.2
1998 93 n/a 0.0 11.8
1999 105 8.5 12.4 12.4
2000 97 8.0 12.1 27.8
2001 110 7.4 14.9 29.1
2002 119 10.1 11.8 31.1
2003 119 10.1 11.8 31.1
2004 108 9.9 10.9 35.2
2005 112 10.4 10.8 34.8
2006 107 10.3 10.4 31.8
2007 104 10.1 10.3 42.3
2008 109 10.0 10.9 49.5
2009 108 9.8 11.0 40.7
2010 101 10.0 10.0 37.6
2011 97 9.8 9.8 40.2
2012 87 10.0 8.6 39.1
2013 77 9.8 7.8 33.8
2014 66 9.8 6.7 37.9
2015 75 9.0 8.3 45.3
2016 71 8.0 8.8 42.3
2017 71 8.8 8.0 47.9
2018 58 8.8 6.5 39.7
2019 69 8.8 7.7 52.2
2020 76 9.8 7.7 61.8
2021 65 6.8 9.5 55.4
2022 63 7.3 8.5 41.3
2023 62 8.3 7.4 54.8
2024 62 6.8 9.0 48.4

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 Ellsworth Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 89 8.3 10.7 25.8
1989 90 9.8 9.1 22.2
1990 89 9.4 9.4 23.6
1991 81 7.6 10.6 16
1992 92 8.5 10.8 16.3
1993 94 6.7 14.0 13.8
1994 91 8.5 10.7 11
1995 92 7.9 11.6 17.4
1996 92 7.9 11.6 17.4
1997 87 7.0 12.4 17.2
1998 93 n/a 0.0 11.8
1999 105 8.5 12.4 12.4
2000 97 8.0 12.1 27.8
2001 110 7.4 14.9 29.1
2002 119 10.1 11.8 31.1
2003 119 10.1 11.8 31.1
2004 108 9.9 10.9 35.2
2005 112 10.4 10.8 34.8
2006 107 10.3 10.4 31.8
2007 104 10.1 10.3 42.3
2008 109 10.0 10.9 49.5
2009 108 9.8 11.0 40.7
2010 101 10.0 10.0 37.6
2011 97 9.8 9.8 40.2
2012 87 10.0 8.6 39.1
2013 77 9.8 7.8 33.8
2014 66 9.8 6.7 37.9
2015 75 9.0 8.3 45.3
2016 71 8.0 8.8 42.3
2017 71 8.8 8.0 47.9
2018 58 8.8 6.5 39.7
2019 69 8.8 7.7 52.2
2020 76 9.8 7.7 61.8
2021 65 6.8 9.5 55.4
2022 63 7.3 8.5 41.3
2023 62 8.3 7.4 54.8
2024 62 6.8 9.0 48.4

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 Ellsworth Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,346

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Ellsworth Secondary)38.935.7
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Ellsworth Public School District)38.935.7
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Ellsworth Secondary)55.685.7
 30.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Ellsworth Public School District)55.685.7
 30.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
11th Grade Math (Ellsworth Secondary)5046.2
 3.8%
   11th Grade Math (Ellsworth Public School District)5046.2
 3.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6962
 10.1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White6753
 20.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%54.8%
 2.7%

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Ellsworth Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ellsworth Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Ellsworth Secondary.

Students at Ellsworth Secondary are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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