Matec

Summary:

Matec is a public high school located in Marshall, Minnesota, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 74 students. It is part of the Marshall Public School District, which is ranked 268 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Matec faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota high schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. Its proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. Matec has experienced high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 10.5% to 38.1%, which are much higher than the state and district averages. Its four-year graduation rates have been consistently low, ranging from 42.8% to 57.8%, compared to the high graduation rates of nearby schools like Marshall High School (92.4%) and Tracy Secondary (91.4%). Additionally, Matec has a high percentage of students (over 50%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic disadvantage compared to the surrounding schools.

Despite these challenges, Matec has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, with only 74 students, Matec has a very small student population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in terms of academic performance and resources. The proximity to the higher-performing Marshall High School, just 2.19 miles away, further emphasizes the stark contrast in academic outcomes between the two schools. When compared to other nearby schools like Tracy Secondary and Lakeview Secondary, Matec lags significantly in academic performance, graduation rates, and overall school quality.

Detail:

Public 5-12

305 S 2nd St
Marshall, MN 56258-8888

(507) 537-6210

District: Marshall Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
434^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,050

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

21.6%

African American:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Matec ranks worse than 90.4% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Matec 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 (66.2%), Hispanic (21.6%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matec is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Matec employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matec is $26,050.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Matec was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Matec 434^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Matec in the ranking list.)

Marshall Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Public School District 268^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Matec

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Rank History for all students at Matec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	4.70	406^th	433	6.2%
2005	35.20	363^rd	452	19.7%
2009	9.11	209^th	234	10.7%
2010	8.59	463^rd	540	14.3%
2011	9.35	464^th	545	14.9%
2012	6.19	486^th	539	9.8%
2013	8.82	448^th	534	16.1%
2014	8.62	421^st	483	12.8%
2015	11.07	427^th	504	15.3%
2016	3.94	468^th	489	4.3%
2017	10.88	412^th	489	15.7%
2018	12.90	411^th	494	16.8%
2019	7.72	439^th	492	10.8%
2021	2.52	423^rd	428	1.2%
2022	9.32	426^th	472	9.7%
2023	4.03	469^th	476	1.5%
2024	10.58	434^th	480	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	19.12	312^th	374	16.6%
2021	4.22	264^th	270	2.2%
2023	5.47	385^th	393	2.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Matec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	1.42	349^th	351	0.6%

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Rank History for White students at Matec

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.38	388^th	414	6.3%
2021	1.06	360^th	364	1.1%
2022	2.77	392^nd	401	2.2%

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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 Matec

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	51	5	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	62
2001	51	6	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	64
2002	76	30	5	16	2	n/a	n/a	129
2003	76	30	5	16	2	n/a	n/a	129
2004	64	5	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	85
2005	69	13	5	31	1	n/a	n/a	119
2006	67	8	4	24	1	n/a	n/a	104
2007	26	2	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	44
2008	20	2	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	36
2009	25	4	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	47
2010	30	2	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	47
2011	52	4	0	17	0	0	0	73
2012	48	10	2	25	0	0	0	85
2013	34	7	0	16	2	0	0	59
2014	23	5	0	9	1	0	0	38
2015	36	9	3	20	0	0	1	69
2016	22	7	1	16	0	0	0	46
2017	37	6	3	27	0	0	0	73
2018	77	31	17	29	0	0	7	161
2019	40	13	3	20	0	0	4	80
2020	40	1	1	6	0	0	5	53
2021	31	6	1	9	1	0	3	51
2022	40	4	4	13	0	0	3	64
2023	49	6	1	16	0	0	2	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 Matec

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	62	7.5	8.3	27.4
2001	64	7.0	9.1	43.8
2002	129	10.9	11.8	62
2003	129	10.9	11.8	62
2004	85	12.5	6.8	34.1
2005	119	10.5	11.3	47.1
2006	104	10.6	9.8	58.7
2007	44	8.3	5.3	70.5
2008	36	8.7	4.1	77.8
2009	47	10.0	4.7	68.1
2010	47	6.6	7.0	76.6
2011	73	8.3	8.7	52.1
2012	85	8.8	9.6	75.3
2013	59	8.2	7.1	71.2
2014	38	10.0	3.7	76.3
2015	69	9.0	7.6	66.7
2016	46	9.0	5.1	73.9
2017	73	11.0	6.6	64.4
2018	161	10.8	14.7	72
2019	80	11.3	7.0	68.8
2020	53	9.7	5.4	58.5
2021	51	8.8	5.7	52.9
2022	64	6.3	10.1	53.1
2023	74	6.8	10.8	66.2

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 Matec

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	62	7.5	8.3	27.4
2001	64	7.0	9.1	43.8
2002	129	10.9	11.8	62
2003	129	10.9	11.8	62
2004	85	12.5	6.8	34.1
2005	119	10.5	11.3	47.1
2006	104	10.6	9.8	58.7
2007	44	8.3	5.3	70.5
2008	36	8.7	4.1	77.8
2009	47	10.0	4.7	68.1
2010	47	6.6	7.0	76.6
2011	73	8.3	8.7	52.1
2012	85	8.8	9.6	75.3
2013	59	8.2	7.1	71.2
2014	38	10.0	3.7	76.3
2015	69	9.0	7.6	66.7
2016	46	9.0	5.1	73.9
2017	73	11.0	6.6	64.4
2018	161	10.8	14.7	72
2019	80	11.3	7.0	68.8
2020	53	9.7	5.4	58.5
2021	51	8.8	5.7	52.9
2022	64	6.3	10.1	53.1
2023	74	6.8	10.8	66.2

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 Matec

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$26,050

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matec

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 439^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 469^th of 476 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Matec)	7.1	0	7.1%
11th Grade Math (Marshall Public School District)	54.8	40.6	14.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Matec)	9.1	21.4	12.3%
End of Course Science (Marshall Public School District)	56.8	47.3	9.6%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	45.6	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	74	7.5%
African American	13	6	53.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	20	16	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	49	22.5%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	66.2%	2.5%

Schools Near Matec

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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
Matec	Public	5-12	305 S 2nd St	Marshall	56258	Lyon County	Marshall Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 537-6210	74	7	10.8	66.2%	49 (66.2%)	6 (8.1%)	16 (21.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	10.6	434^th of 480 public high schools	9.6%		4	469^th of 476 public high schools	1.5%	35			5.6	5.6						10.0	10.0	$26,050
Project Search-Avera Marshall	Public	12	300 S Bruce St	Marshall	56258	Lyon County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 537-2244	9	1	9.0	55.6%	5 (55.6%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Marshall High School	Public	9-12	400 Tiger Dr	Marshall	56258	Lyon County	Marshall Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 537-6920	876	46	18.8	44.4%	555 (63.4%)	67 (7.6%)	144 (16.4%)	73 (8.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.7%)	66.6	165^th of 480 public high schools	65.6%		65.2	157^th of 476 public high schools	67.0%	8			41.5	41.5			49.5	49.5		43.0	43.0	$12,243
Marshall Career and Technical Insti	Public	9-12	900 N Highway 59	Marshall	56258	Lyon County	Marshall Public School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(507) 537-6924																			(n/a)
Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover	Public	9-12	106 Saint Albans Street	Lynd	56157	Lyon County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 865-4404	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Minneota Secondary	Public	7-12	504 N Monroe St	Minneota	56264	Lyon County	Minneota Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 872-6175	280	13	21.9	29.6%	256 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	94.2	14^th of 480 public high schools	97.1%		95.4	13^th of 476 public high schools	97.3%	1	76.2	43.4	71.1	62.1	59.5	49.1	68.2	58.3	32.1	63.6	46.4	$11,109
Lakeview Secondary	Public	7-12	875 Barstad Rd N	Cottonwood	56229	Lyon County	Lakeview School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 423-5164	315	15	20.4	33.3%	290 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	69.7	141^st of 480 public high schools	70.6%		60	195^th of 476 public high schools	59.0%	54	42.0	37.7	30.8	36.8	51.9	41.7	56.1	49.7	26.2	50.0	37.8	$11,704
Tracy Secondary	Public	7-12	934 Pine St	Tracy	56175	Lyon County	Tracy Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 629-5500	330	24	13.6	50.3%	259 (78.5%)	6 (1.8%)	15 (4.5%)	43 (13.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	78.5	84^th of 480 public high schools	82.5%		56.8	213^th of 476 public high schools	55.3%	129	36.2	40.0	36.8	37.7	46.6	38.2	64.3	48.4	25.5	52.4	37.1	$12,895
Tracy Learning Center-Credit Recove	Public	9-12	934 Pine St	Tracy	56175	Lyon County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(507) 629-5500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Matec

What district is Matec in?

Marshall Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Matec?

Students at Matec are 66% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Matec a good school?

Matec ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Matec?

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

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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