Is Floodwood Secondary a good school?

Floodwood Secondary ranks 329 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Floodwood Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Floodwood Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Floodwood Secondary?

Students at Floodwood Secondary are 80% White, 12% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Floodwood Secondary?

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

Floodwood Secondary

Summary:

Floodwood Secondary is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in the rural town of Floodwood, Minnesota, with a student population of just 74 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools and has a low 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Floodwood Secondary has had relatively high graduation rates, but also a concerning 7.6% dropout rate in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) are generally below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science well below the state averages. Additionally, Floodwood Secondary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30% to 51.35% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Floodwood Secondary to the nearby South Ridge Secondary and Cromwell-Wright Secondary, both schools generally outperform Floodwood Secondary in terms of school rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. Cromwell-Wright Public Schools, in particular, has a higher school ranking, better test scores, and a lower dropout rate compared to Floodwood Secondary. The racial makeup of Floodwood Secondary is also more diverse, with a higher percentage of non-White students, compared to the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

115 W 4th Ave
Floodwood, MN 55736-4523

(218) 476-2285

District: Floodwood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
329^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,584

Feeder schools for Floodwood Secondary:

Elementary:

Floodwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Two or more races:

12.2%

African American:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Floodwood Secondary ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Floodwood Secondary ranks worse than 68.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Floodwood 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 (79.7%), two or more races (12.2%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Floodwood Secondary is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Floodwood Secondary employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Floodwood Secondary is $15,584.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Floodwood Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Floodwood Secondary 246^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Floodwood Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Floodwood Secondary 329^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Floodwood Secondary in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Floodwood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Floodwood Public School District 200^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Floodwood Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Floodwood Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	14.07	347^th	387	10.3%
2005	76.44	85^th	396	78.5%
2006	51.93	238^th	406	41.4%
2007	28.53	341^st	403	15.4%
2008	52.42	231^st	409	43.5%
2010	47.52	285^th	454	37.2%
2011	32.09	376^th	478	21.3%
2012	20.96	402^nd	469	14.3%
2013	7.07	451^st	488	7.6%
2014	5.12	461^st	490	5.9%
2015	9.21	465^th	516	9.9%
2016	7.86	465^th	508	8.5%
2017	16.67	452^nd	523	13.6%
2018	34.26	370^th	518	28.6%
2019	28.08	410^th	533	23.1%
2021	42.34	305^th	521	41.5%
2022	41.43	316^th	520	39.2%
2024	53.51	246^th	545	54.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Floodwood Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.56	379^th	428	11.4%
2019	7.25	411^th	428	4.0%
2022	31.63	319^th	438	27.2%
2024	45.89	232^nd	440	47.3%

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

Rank History for Floodwood Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Floodwood Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	50.50	314^th	433	27.5%
2005	45.58	346^th	452	23.5%
2006	38.98	328^th	450	27.1%
2007	43.02	322^nd	463	30.5%
2008	81.21	82^nd	460	82.2%
2010	47.12	341^st	540	36.9%
2011	37.64	369^th	545	32.3%
2012	47.63	342^nd	539	36.5%
2013	44.96	342^nd	534	36.0%
2014	22.74	382^nd	483	20.9%
2015	27.07	378^th	504	25.0%
2016	20.50	387^th	489	20.9%
2017	21.48	389^th	489	20.4%
2018	20.29	388^th	494	21.5%
2019	26.66	381^st	492	22.6%
2021	30.64	335^th	428	21.7%
2023	17.51	401^st	476	15.8%
2024	36.30	329^th	480	31.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.43	198^th	370	46.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Floodwood Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.37	300^th	395	24.1%
2019	12.76	359^th	401	10.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Floodwood Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.33	289^th	411	29.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Floodwood Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	10.31	374^th	414	9.7%
2019	17.23	360^th	412	12.6%
2021	13.92	338^th	364	7.1%
2024	16.43	355^th	402	11.7%

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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 Floodwood Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	144	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	147
1989	151	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	153
1990	134	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	136
1991	113	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	115
1992	113	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	115
1993	130	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	133
1994	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1995	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
1996	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
1997	160	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	161
1998	177	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	179
1999	177	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	183
2000	168	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	172
2001	203	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	208
2002	207	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	212
2003	207	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	212
2004	202	2	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	211
2005	189	5	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	200
2006	191	2	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	201
2007	178	2	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	188
2008	163	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	169
2009	158	4	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	164
2010	149	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	155
2011	157	3	1	0	3	0	3	167
2012	127	1	0	0	0	0	0	128
2013	137	0	0	0	1	0	1	139
2014	137	1	0	0	0	0	0	138
2015	130	1	0	0	3	0	0	134
2016	123	2	0	0	3	0	1	129
2017	105	0	1	1	5	0	5	117
2018	103	1	0	0	6	0	7	117
2019	91	2	0	0	6	0	8	107
2020	80	2	0	0	6	0	8	96
2021	74	3	0	1	4	0	8	90
2022	55	4	0	2	0	0	9	70
2023	59	3	0	3	0	0	9	74

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 Floodwood Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	147	9.2	15.9	25.9
1989	153	9.4	16.2	25.5
1990	136	9.4	14.4	20.6
1991	115	10.2	11.2	21.7
1992	115	12.4	9.2	23.5
1993	133	13.8	9.6	28.6
1994	145	10.6	13.7	27.6
1995	142	12.0	11.8	28.2
1996	142	12.0	11.8	28.2
1997	161	13.8	11.7	24.2
1998	179	n/a	0.0	23.5
1999	183	12.8	14.3	25.7
2000	172	15.0	11.5	47.1
2001	208	15.0	13.9	40.9
2002	212	16.3	13.0	44.8
2003	212	16.3	13.0	44.8
2004	211	16.9	12.5	41.7
2005	200	17.7	11.3	44
2006	201	17.2	11.7	43.8
2007	188	16.3	11.5	38.8
2008	169	15.8	10.7	29.6
2009	164	12.9	12.7	23.8
2010	155	10.6	14.6	40.6
2011	167	10.3	16.1	43.7
2012	128	13.0	9.8	45.3
2013	139	12.7	10.9	45.3
2014	138	12.4	11.0	33.3
2015	134	11.0	12.1	41.8
2016	129	12.0	10.7	37.2
2017	117	8.2	14.1	40.2
2018	117	7.3	15.9	41.9
2019	107	8.3	12.8	45.8
2020	96	8.2	11.7	35.4
2021	90	7.7	11.5	35.6
2022	70	6.2	11.2	30
2023	74	6.3	11.6	51.4

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 Floodwood Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	147	9.2	15.9	25.9
1989	153	9.4	16.2	25.5
1990	136	9.4	14.4	20.6
1991	115	10.2	11.2	21.7
1992	115	12.4	9.2	23.5
1993	133	13.8	9.6	28.6
1994	145	10.6	13.7	27.6
1995	142	12.0	11.8	28.2
1996	142	12.0	11.8	28.2
1997	161	13.8	11.7	24.2
1998	179	n/a	0.0	23.5
1999	183	12.8	14.3	25.7
2000	172	15.0	11.5	47.1
2001	208	15.0	13.9	40.9
2002	212	16.3	13.0	44.8
2003	212	16.3	13.0	44.8
2004	211	16.9	12.5	41.7
2005	200	17.7	11.3	44
2006	201	17.2	11.7	43.8
2007	188	16.3	11.5	38.8
2008	169	15.8	10.7	29.6
2009	164	12.9	12.7	23.8
2010	155	10.6	14.6	40.6
2011	167	10.3	16.1	43.7
2012	128	13.0	9.8	45.3
2013	139	12.7	10.9	45.3
2014	138	12.4	11.0	33.3
2015	134	11.0	12.1	41.8
2016	129	12.0	10.7	37.2
2017	117	8.2	14.1	40.2
2018	117	7.3	15.9	41.9
2019	107	8.3	12.8	45.8
2020	96	8.2	11.7	35.4
2021	90	7.7	11.5	35.6
2022	70	6.2	11.2	30
2023	74	6.3	11.6	51.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Floodwood Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,584

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Floodwood Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 410^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 316^th of 520 Middle schools	16.2%
Ranks 381^st of 492 High schools	Ranks 401^st of 476 High schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Floodwood Secondary)	41.7	28.6	13.1%
7th Grade Math (Floodwood Public School District)	41.7	28.6	13.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Floodwood Secondary)	16.7	42.9	26.2%
7th Grade Reading (Floodwood Public School District)	16.7	42.9	26.2%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Floodwood Secondary)	40	38.5	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Floodwood Public School District)	40	38.5	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.1	15.1%
8th Grade Reading (Floodwood Secondary)	53.3	46.2	7.2%
8th Grade Reading (Floodwood Public School District)	53.3	46.2	7.2%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	46.4	11.3%
8th Grade Science (Floodwood Secondary)	13.3	23.1	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Floodwood Public School District)	13.3	23.1	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	29.2	13.8%
10th Grade Reading (Floodwood Secondary)	45.8	36.4	9.5%
10th Grade Reading (Floodwood Public School District)	45.8	36.4	9.5%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Floodwood Secondary)	8.7	0	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Floodwood Public School District)	8.7	0	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36.6	8.4%
End of Course Science (Floodwood Secondary)	36	9.1	26.9%
End of Course Science (Floodwood Public School District)	36	9.1	26.9%
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	107	74	30.8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	59	35.2%
Two or More Races	8	9	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.8%	51.4%	5.6%

Schools Near Floodwood 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
Floodwood Secondary	Public	7-12	115 W 4th Ave	Floodwood	55736	St. Louis County	Floodwood Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 476-2285	74	6	11.6	51.4%	59 (79.7%)	3 (4.1%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.2%)	36.3	329^th of 480 public high schools	31.5%		17.5	401^st of 476 public high schools	15.8%	72		42.9	27.3	34.4		57.1	42.9	45.7	7.1	21.4	14.3	$15,584
Floodwood Alternative Learning Program	Public	9-12	115 W 4th Ave	Floodwood	55736	St. Louis County	Floodwood Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 476-2285	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$8,209
Cromwell-Wright Secondary	Public	7-12	5624 Highway 210	Cromwell	55726	Carlton County	Cromwell-Wright Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 644-3716	156	12	13.2	30.8%	140 (89.7%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	59.8	211^th of 480 public high schools	56.0%		45.3	275^th of 476 public high schools	42.2%	64	26.1	17.7	40.9	29.0	33.3	33.3	50.0	39.4	20.0	33.3	27.8	$16,326
South Ridge Secondary	Public	7-12	8162 Swan Lake Rd	Culver	55779	St. Louis County	St. Louis County School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 345-6789	279	19	14.8	46.2%	217 (77.8%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (14.7%)	40.6	310^th of 480 public high schools	35.4%		25.5	379^th of 476 public high schools	20.4%	69	7.4	4.4	11.8	7.6	22.2	27.3	42.9	32.5	17.8	38.0	28.4	$18,756

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