Kerkhoven Secondary

Summary:

Kerkhoven Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school is part of the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District, which is ranked 220 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Kerkhoven Secondary has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, the school has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past several years, now ranking 294 out of 480 Minnesota high schools with a 2-star rating, down from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below the state and district averages in Math, Reading, and Science, with particularly low proficiency rates in Science at only 22.22% of students proficient or better. Additionally, Kerkhoven Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.1%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as New London-Spicer Senior and MACCRAY Secondary, which have higher rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency rates.

Kerkhoven Secondary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students ranking higher than female students, and the school's performance for Hispanic, White, and Special Education students significantly lower compared to the state average. This suggests the need for more targeted interventions and support to address these inequities. Additionally, Kerkhoven Secondary's student-teacher ratio of 17.6 in 2022-2023 is slightly higher than nearby schools, which may impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as the allocation of resources and targeted interventions to support all students' academic success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 302 N 15th St
       Kerkhoven, MN  56252-0168


(320) 264-1412

District: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,466 Help


Feeder schools for Kerkhoven Secondary:

Elementary:    Murdock Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Kerkhoven Secondary ranks better than 56.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kerkhoven Secondary ranks worse than 61.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kerkhoven 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 (80.1%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kerkhoven Secondary is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kerkhoven Secondary is $13,466.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kerkhoven Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kerkhoven Secondary 237th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Kerkhoven Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kerkhoven Secondary 294th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Kerkhoven Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 220th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kerkhoven Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.05 310th 387 19.9%
2005 21.67 350th 396 11.6%
2006 44.36 277th 406 31.8%
2007 69.97 107th 403 73.4%
2008 74.86 76th 409 81.4%
2010 53.11 250th 454 44.9%
2011 46.76 297th 478 37.9%
2012 53.98 250th 469 46.7%
2013 47.26 280th 488 42.6%
2014 74.53 102nd 490 79.2%
2015 54.72 234th 516 54.7%
2016 58.45 212th 508 58.3%
2017 39.25 348th 523 33.5%
2018 46.27 315th 518 39.2%
2019 37.29 361st 533 32.3%
2021 44.95 283rd 521 45.7%
2022 33.06 365th 520 29.8%
2023 36.69 349th 529 34.0%
2024 55.22 237th 545 56.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.92 238th 260 8.5%
2022 58.72 95th 288 67.0%
2023 23.54 250th 298 16.1%
2024 24.53 251st 307 18.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.15 128th 401 68.1%
2019 31.71 308th 415 25.8%
2021 60.76 113th 399 71.7%
2022 35.21 276th 404 31.7%
2023 21.02 387th 459 15.7%
2024 26.34 378th 473 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.09 292nd 436 33.0%
2019 37.93 312th 439 28.9%
2021 54.33 182nd 443 58.9%
2022 25.49 365th 467 21.8%
2023 28.75 350th 455 23.1%
2024 52.77 217th 474 54.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.95 261st 438 40.4%
2019 31.18 338th 454 25.6%
2021 30.83 310th 437 29.1%
2022 38.29 304th 476 36.1%
2023 41.54 282nd 464 39.2%
2024 51.66 223rd 479 53.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.35 78th 188 58.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 349th 428 18.5%
2019 19.94 381st 428 11.0%
2021 30.37 301st 422 28.7%
2022 20.58 384th 438 12.3%
2023 25.70 362nd 436 17.0%
2024 42.97 256th 440 41.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Kerkhoven Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.44 299th 433 30.9%
2005 59.56 275th 452 39.2%
2006 67.54 183rd 450 59.3%
2007 52.58 273rd 463 41.0%
2008 55.92 268th 460 41.7%
2010 50.60 329th 540 39.1%
2011 64.78 233rd 545 57.2%
2012 66.03 210th 539 61.0%
2013 53.22 299th 534 44.0%
2014 81.76 63rd 483 87.0%
2015 37.67 346th 504 31.3%
2016 78.89 87th 489 82.2%
2017 74.53 121st 489 75.3%
2018 53.38 274th 494 44.5%
2019 51.80 281st 492 42.9%
2021 32.03 329th 428 23.1%
2022 24.22 374th 472 20.8%
2023 32.89 349th 476 26.7%
2024 43.80 294th 480 38.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.95 213th 214 0.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 172nd 374 54.0%
2021 10.56 253rd 270 6.3%
2023 24.71 321st 393 18.3%
2024 25.68 313th 389 19.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.37 158th 395 60.0%
2019 51.60 230th 401 42.6%
2021 19.48 309th 339 8.8%
2022 15.69 341st 388 12.1%
2023 32.89 296th 396 25.3%
2024 28.63 303rd 403 24.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.31 313th 398 21.4%
2019 35.89 295th 411 28.2%
2021 32.14 271st 351 22.8%
2022 19.42 349th 403 13.4%
2023 28.27 311th 398 21.9%
2024 43.70 249th 405 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.69 98th 136 27.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kerkhoven Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 281st 414 32.1%
2019 33.41 315th 412 23.5%
2021 25.12 314th 364 13.7%
2022 12.73 367th 401 8.5%
2023 25.79 329th 398 17.3%
2024 32.69 304th 402 24.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Kerkhoven Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 253 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1990 253 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1991 272 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 295 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 311 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 293 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 315 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 315 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 306 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 303 8 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 299 3 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 298 2 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 283 5 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 285 3 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 285 3 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 271 4 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 269 4 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 285 5 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 274 3 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 246 3 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 253 5 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2010 240 2 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2011 229 1 0 22 0 0 2 0 254
2012 229 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 256
2013 220 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 246
2014 231 0 1 20 0 0 1 0 253
2015 216 1 2 17 0 0 1 0 237
2016 241 1 2 20 0 1 1 0 266
2017 243 0 1 20 0 0 2 0 266
2018 236 1 2 20 0 0 1 0 260
2019 277 3 2 19 0 0 4 0 305
2020 287 4 0 32 1 0 1 0 325
2021 300 4 0 41 1 0 1 0 347
2022 304 6 0 48 2 0 4 0 364
2023 310 9 0 60 2 2 4 0 387

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 Kerkhoven Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 19.0 13.6 0
1989 255 16.4 15.5 21.2
1990 255 19.5 13.0 15.3
1991 275 20.1 13.6 13.1
1992 299 18.8 15.9 17.1
1993 315 18.9 16.7 21.3
1994 298 18.7 15.9 20.8
1995 323 19.9 16.2 18.6
1996 323 19.9 16.2 18.6
1997 314 19.8 15.9 16.2
1998 318 n/a 0.0 17
1999 309 24.1 12.8 12
2000 312 22.6 13.8 28.5
2001 304 19.3 15.8 28.9
2002 314 23.8 13.2 34.1
2003 314 23.8 13.2 34.1
2004 298 24.2 12.3 33.2
2005 295 17.5 16.9 29.2
2006 312 19.6 15.9 28.2
2007 302 20.9 14.4 27.5
2008 273 20.1 13.6 27.8
2009 282 20.2 14.0 31.2
2010 262 18.8 13.8 32.1
2011 254 17.6 14.3 36.6
2012 256 17.2 14.8 36.7
2013 246 17.2 14.2 35
2014 253 18.1 13.9 32.4
2015 237 18.0 13.1 32.5
2016 266 21.0 12.6 30.5
2017 266 19.9 13.3 32
2018 260 18.9 13.6 28.1
2019 305 19.5 15.6 32.1
2020 325 19.6 16.5 31.4
2021 347 19.0 18.2 30.3
2022 364 19.9 18.2 22.8
2023 387 21.8 17.6 42.1

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 Kerkhoven Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 19.0 13.6 0
1989 255 16.4 15.5 21.2
1990 255 19.5 13.0 15.3
1991 275 20.1 13.6 13.1
1992 299 18.8 15.9 17.1
1993 315 18.9 16.7 21.3
1994 298 18.7 15.9 20.8
1995 323 19.9 16.2 18.6
1996 323 19.9 16.2 18.6
1997 314 19.8 15.9 16.2
1998 318 n/a 0.0 17
1999 309 24.1 12.8 12
2000 312 22.6 13.8 28.5
2001 304 19.3 15.8 28.9
2002 314 23.8 13.2 34.1
2003 314 23.8 13.2 34.1
2004 298 24.2 12.3 33.2
2005 295 17.5 16.9 29.2
2006 312 19.6 15.9 28.2
2007 302 20.9 14.4 27.5
2008 273 20.1 13.6 27.8
2009 282 20.2 14.0 31.2
2010 262 18.8 13.8 32.1
2011 254 17.6 14.3 36.6
2012 256 17.2 14.8 36.7
2013 246 17.2 14.2 35
2014 253 18.1 13.9 32.4
2015 237 18.0 13.1 32.5
2016 266 21.0 12.6 30.5
2017 266 19.9 13.3 32
2018 260 18.9 13.6 28.1
2019 305 19.5 15.6 32.1
2020 325 19.6 16.5 31.4
2021 347 19.0 18.2 30.3
2022 364 19.9 18.2 22.8
2023 387 21.8 17.6 42.1

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 Kerkhoven Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,466

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kerkhoven 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 361st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 349th of 529 Middle schools
 1.8%
Ranks 281st of 492 High schoolsRanks 349th of 476 High schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Kerkhoven Secondary)42.941.8
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)42.941.8
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Kerkhoven Secondary)5041.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)5041.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Kerkhoven Secondary)53.917.3
 36.5%
   8th Grade Math (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)53.917.3
 36.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Kerkhoven Secondary)27.823.2
 4.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)27.823.2
 4.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Kerkhoven Secondary)26.415.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)26.415.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Kerkhoven Secondary)48.835.4
 13.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)48.835.4
 13.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Kerkhoven Secondary)44.735
 9.7%
   11th Grade Math (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)44.735
 9.7%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Kerkhoven Secondary)44.413.3
 31.1%
   End of Course Science (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg)44.413.3
 31.1%
   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 Students305387
 26.9%
African American39
 200%
American Indian02
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1960
 215.8%
Pacific Islander02
White277310
 11.9%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%42.1%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Kerkhoven Secondary.

Students at Kerkhoven Secondary are 80% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Kerkhoven Secondary ranks 294th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Kerkhoven Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Murdock Elementary


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