Grand Meadow Senior High

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Grand Meadow Senior High ranks 284 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Meadow Senior High is a public high school in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, serving 139 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kingsland Public School District, which is ranked 142 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grand Meadow Senior High stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, reaching 100% in the last two school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Stewartville Senior High and Kingsland Junior/Senior High School. The school also has very low dropout rates, in contrast with the higher rates at nearby alternative learning centers. However, Grand Meadow's test scores, particularly in math, tend to be lower than state averages, and the school's racial diversity is less than the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools.

Interestingly, the school's free and reduced lunch rate has increased from 13% to 32% in the past year, suggesting it is serving a growing number of students from low-income families. This shift in the school's socioeconomic demographics may be impacting academic performance and other outcomes. Overall, Grand Meadow Senior High is a high-performing school in some areas, but faces challenges in others, and the district may need to consider ways to address these disparities and provide a well-rounded education for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

710 4th Ave NE
Grand Meadow, MN 55936-0068

(507) 754-5318

District: Grand Meadow Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,769

Feeder schools for Grand Meadow Senior High:

Elementary:	Grand Meadow Elementary
Middle:	Grand Meadow Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Meadow Senior High ranks worse than 59.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Meadow Senior High 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 (87.1%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Senior High is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Grand Meadow Senior High employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Meadow Senior High is $16,769.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Meadow Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Meadow Senior High 284^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Grand Meadow Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Grand Meadow Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Meadow Public School District 142^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Meadow Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Grand Meadow Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	74.52	121^st	433	72.1%
2005	47.33	340^th	452	24.8%
2006	41.21	320^th	450	28.9%
2007	51.21	282^nd	463	39.1%
2008	50.45	295^th	460	35.9%
2009	45.61	168^th	234	28.2%
2010	53.58	309^th	540	42.8%
2011	48.26	343^rd	545	37.1%
2012	39.90	366^th	539	32.1%
2013	51.00	316^th	534	40.8%
2014	48.49	301^st	483	37.7%
2015	25.81	383^rd	504	24.0%
2016	52.35	275^th	489	43.8%
2017	52.11	279^th	489	42.9%
2018	48.11	306^th	494	38.1%
2019	64.75	189^th	492	61.6%
2021	49.07	238^th	428	44.4%
2022	32.83	344^th	472	27.1%
2023	38.97	316^th	476	33.6%
2024	45.46	284^th	480	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Meadow Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.62	244^th	374	34.8%
2023	68.47	94^th	393	76.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Grand Meadow Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	36.03	296^th	395	25.1%
2019	61.06	162^nd	401	59.6%
2021	55.28	169^th	339	50.1%
2022	23.58	322^nd	388	17.0%
2023	47.42	228^th	396	42.4%
2024	41.81	252^nd	403	37.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Grand Meadow Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	49.68	229^th	398	42.5%
2019	53.95	205^th	411	50.1%
2021	35.46	256^th	351	27.1%
2022	31.40	308^th	403	23.6%
2023	28.22	312^th	398	21.6%
2024	31.65	294^th	405	27.4%

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Rank History for White students at Grand Meadow Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	34.66	318^th	414	23.2%
2019	49.26	239^th	412	42.0%
2021	35.05	268^th	364	26.4%
2022	20.74	351^st	401	12.5%
2023	24.21	338^th	398	15.1%
2024	31.55	308^th	402	23.4%

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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 Grand Meadow Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	113	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	116
2005	121	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	124
2006	123	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	125
2007	113	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	118
2008	108	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	113
2009	101	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	107
2010	106	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	112
2011	86	3	0	2	0	0	91
2012	85	4	1	1	0	0	91
2013	94	5	1	3	0	0	103
2014	89	4	1	0	0	0	94
2015	102	5	1	2	0	1	111
2016	112	2	0	6	0	4	124
2017	123	1	0	6	1	4	135
2018	123	1	2	6	1	3	136
2019	120	1	2	5	0	4	132
2020	124	3	1	2	0	2	132
2021	116	3	1	5	0	1	126
2022	116	4	0	8	0	1	129
2023	121	3	1	10	0	4	139

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 Grand Meadow Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	116	7.3	15.9	24.1
2005	124	8.3	14.9	22.6
2006	125	7.7	16.2	25.6
2007	118	8.9	13.3	22.9
2008	113	9.7	11.6	23
2009	107	7.0	15.3	25.2
2010	112	7.5	14.8	25.9
2011	91	8.7	10.4	29.7
2012	91	8.5	10.6	29.7
2013	103	5.6	18.2	22.3
2014	94	6.6	14.0	26.6
2015	111	9.0	12.3	36
2016	124	10.0	12.4	33.1
2017	135	15.2	8.8	31.1
2018	136	13.4	10.1	25
2019	132	12.7	10.3	23.5
2020	132	11.7	11.2	22.7
2021	126	9.9	12.7	13.5
2022	129	9.9	13.0	13.2
2023	139	9.5	14.5	32.4

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 Grand Meadow Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	116	7.3	15.9	24.1
2005	124	8.3	14.9	22.6
2006	125	7.7	16.2	25.6
2007	118	8.9	13.3	22.9
2008	113	9.7	11.6	23
2009	107	7.0	15.3	25.2
2010	112	7.5	14.8	25.9
2011	91	8.7	10.4	29.7
2012	91	8.5	10.6	29.7
2013	103	5.6	18.2	22.3
2014	94	6.6	14.0	26.6
2015	111	9.0	12.3	36
2016	124	10.0	12.4	33.1
2017	135	15.2	8.8	31.1
2018	136	13.4	10.1	25
2019	132	12.7	10.3	23.5
2020	132	11.7	11.2	22.7
2021	126	9.9	12.7	13.5
2022	129	9.9	13.0	13.2
2023	139	9.5	14.5	32.4

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 Grand Meadow Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,768

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Meadow Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 189^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 476 High schools	28%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Grand Meadow Senior High)	60.6	44.8	15.8%
10th Grade Reading (Grand Meadow Public School District)	60.6	44.8	15.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Grand Meadow Senior High)	48.5	9.1	39.4%
11th Grade Math (Grand Meadow Public School District)	48.5	9.1	39.4%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Grand Meadow Senior High)	48.5	34.5	14%
End of Course Science (Grand Meadow Public School District)	48.5	34.5	14%
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	132	139	5.3%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	121	0.8%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.5%	32.4%	8.9%

Schools Near Grand Meadow Senior High

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	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
Grand Meadow Senior High	Public	9-12	710 4th Ave NE	Grand Meadow	55936	Mower County	Grand Meadow Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 754-5318	139	10	14.5	32.4%	121 (87.1%)	3 (2.2%)	10 (7.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	45.5	284^th of 480 public high schools	40.8%		39	316^th of 476 public high schools	33.6%	32				22.2	22.2				54.1	54.1		26.3	26.3	$16,769
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)	Public	8-12	112 Main St S	Grand Meadow	55936	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 857-1160	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kingsland Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	705 N Section Ave	Spring Valley	55975	Fillmore County	Kingsland Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 346-7276	233	15	15.5	27.9%	211 (90.6%)	5 (2.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	57.5	223^rd of 480 public high schools	53.5%		67.4	146^th of 476 public high schools	69.3%	77		44.1	28.0	21.6	31.3		41.2	32.0	57.5	45.5	20.0	40.0	32.3	$12,386
Stewartville Senior High	Public	9-12	440 6th Ave SW	Stewartville	55976	Olmsted County	Stewartville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 533-1600	643	37	17.2	20.1%	593 (92.2%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	70.2	136^th of 480 public high schools	71.7%		66.7	151^st of 476 public high schools	68.3%	15				37.8	37.8				51.8	51.8		49.4	49.4	$11,492
Southland Senior High	Public	9-12	200 NW Water St	Adams	55909	Mower County	Southland Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 582-3568	167	10	16.6	27.5%	151 (90.4%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	75.5	105^th of 480 public high schools	78.1%		67.1	148^th of 476 public high schools	68.9%	43				27.5	27.5				70.0	70.0		50.0	50.0	$23,558
Leroy Secondary	Public	6-12	406 W Main St	Le Roy	55951	Mower County	Leroy-Ostrander Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 324-5741	138	11	12.6	31.2%	120 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	26.6	363^rd of 480 public high schools	24.4%		52.6	238^th of 476 public high schools	50.0%	125	26.7	26.7	22.7		23.0	60.0	26.7	36.4	34.6	38.5	18.2	26.9	22.9	$15,605
Smec Alternative Learning Center	Public	5-12	21697 State Highway 56	Austin	55912	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 438-5397	45	1	45.0	71.1%	34 (75.6%)	3 (6.7%)	7 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)
SMEC Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	21697 State Highway 56	Austin	55912	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 857-1160	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hayfield Secondary	Public	6-12	9 6th Ave SE	Hayfield	55940	Dodge County	Hayfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 671-1555	363	20	17.8	35.8%	321 (88.4%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	50.9	250^th of 480 public high schools	47.9%		54.3	228^th of 476 public high schools	52.1%	22	28.6	24.4	22.0	12.8	22.6	48.3	34.8	26.0	53.1	40.9	20.4	40.8	30.6	$10,914
Rochester Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	37 Wood Lake Dr SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3999	381	17	22.6	73.5%	133 (34.9%)	81 (21.3%)	108 (28.3%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.2%)								(n/a)														$15,559

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Meadow Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Grand Meadow Senior High?

Students at Grand Meadow Senior High are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Grand Meadow Senior High in?

Grand Meadow Public School District

How many students attend Grand Meadow Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Grand Meadow Senior High.

Is Grand Meadow Senior High a good school?

Grand Meadow Senior High ranks 284^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Grand Meadow Senior High?

Grand Meadow Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grand Meadow Elementary
Middle : Grand Meadow Middle

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