McGregor Secondary

Summary:

McGregor Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in McGregor, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 216 students. The school is part of the McGregor Public School District, which is ranked 238 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While McGregor Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (13.43%) compared to the state average of 1.7%, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.11% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school's graduation rates have also been fluctuating, ranging from 72.2% in 2020-2021 to 95.2% in 2017-2018, and its dropout rate reached 16.6% in 2020-2021. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population (62.96% in 2022-2023) comes from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

In comparison, Aitkin Secondary School, located about 20 miles from McGregor Secondary, consistently outperforms McGregor in academic measures, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. This comparison highlights the challenges faced by McGregor Secondary and the potential areas for improvement, particularly in addressing equity and inclusion issues, as well as the impact of socioeconomic factors on student success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 148 S 2nd St
       McGregor, MN  55760-8888


(218) 768-2111

District: McGregor Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,674 Help


Feeder schools for McGregor Secondary:

Elementary:    McGregor Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
American Indian:
13.4%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Compare Details McGregor Secondary ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details McGregor Secondary ranks worse than 54% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McGregor Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (77.8%), American Indian (13.4%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGregor Secondary is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGregor Secondary is $13,674.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McGregor Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks McGregor Secondary 342nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See McGregor Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks McGregor Secondary 259th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See McGregor Secondary in the ranking list.)

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McGregor Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McGregor Public School District 238th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McGregor Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.61 327th 387 15.5%
2005 51.05 243rd 396 38.6%
2006 41.27 298th 406 26.6%
2007 33.15 325th 403 19.4%
2008 36.19 317th 409 22.5%
2009 28.69 194th 230 15.7%
2010 40.36 322nd 454 29.1%
2011 49.43 276th 478 42.3%
2012 20.57 403rd 469 14.1%
2013 51.69 251st 488 48.6%
2014 46.11 283rd 490 42.2%
2015 38.93 342nd 516 33.7%
2016 42.46 320th 508 37.0%
2017 25.26 414th 523 20.8%
2018 31.12 383rd 518 26.1%
2019 33.45 377th 533 29.3%
2021 35.84 346th 521 33.6%
2022 35.62 353rd 520 32.1%
2023 31.19 382nd 529 27.8%
2024 38.81 342nd 545 37.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.75 301st 307 2.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.20 355th 401 11.5%
2019 17.11 366th 415 11.8%
2021 60.14 115th 399 71.2%
2022 45.68 217th 404 46.3%
2023 33.88 318th 459 30.7%
2024 43.71 262nd 473 44.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.86 371st 436 14.9%
2019 15.20 394th 439 10.3%
2021 30.34 329th 443 25.7%
2022 29.94 347th 467 25.7%
2023 32.62 334th 455 26.6%
2024 28.53 358th 474 24.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 325th 438 25.8%
2019 47.41 258th 454 43.2%
2021 38.53 275th 437 37.1%
2022 38.42 302nd 476 36.6%
2023 27.63 346th 464 25.4%
2024 44.40 267th 479 44.3%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.87 16th 55 70.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.32 372nd 428 13.1%
2019 14.75 397th 428 7.2%
2021 21.45 360th 422 14.7%
2022 24.59 358th 438 18.3%
2023 28.68 341st 436 21.8%
2024 33.24 322nd 440 26.8%
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 McGregor Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.67 312th 433 27.9%
2005 63.23 248th 452 45.1%
2006 35.81 342nd 450 24.0%
2007 27.42 361st 463 22.0%
2008 19.03 379th 460 17.6%
2009 22.67 200th 234 14.5%
2010 51.77 322nd 540 40.4%
2011 48.49 342nd 545 37.2%
2012 48.30 339th 539 37.1%
2013 53.09 304th 534 43.1%
2014 29.00 368th 483 23.8%
2015 45.37 316th 504 37.3%
2016 63.91 199th 489 59.3%
2017 47.22 312th 489 36.2%
2018 41.10 345th 494 30.2%
2019 30.71 367th 492 25.4%
2021 44.23 270th 428 36.9%
2022 45.67 282nd 472 40.3%
2023 28.22 371st 476 22.1%
2024 49.66 259th 480 46.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.67 141st 220 35.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.64 192nd 374 48.7%
2019 20.63 305th 370 17.6%
2021 25.35 222nd 270 17.8%
2023 27.53 307th 393 21.9%
2024 62.06 133rd 389 65.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.51 310th 395 21.5%
2019 36.78 287th 401 28.4%
2021 25.15 288th 339 15.0%
2022 22.45 324th 388 16.5%
2023 21.79 334th 396 15.7%
2024 44.35 243rd 403 39.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 283rd 398 28.9%
2019 15.16 365th 411 11.2%
2021 52.02 174th 351 50.4%
2022 63.72 140th 403 65.3%
2023 25.97 324th 398 18.6%
2024 43.61 250th 405 38.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at McGregor Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 292nd 414 29.5%
2019 18.56 357th 412 13.3%
2021 24.14 319th 364 12.4%
2022 20.60 352nd 401 12.2%
2023 17.85 364th 398 8.5%
2024 46.85 228th 402 43.3%
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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 McGregor Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 0 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 275
1989 237 0 2 0 13 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 248 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 259
1991 236 0 2 0 16 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 237 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 261 1 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 255 0 2 1 16 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 267 0 1 0 21 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 267 0 1 0 21 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 253 0 3 0 25 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 222 0 2 0 11 n/a n/a 0 235
1999 251 0 4 3 16 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 239 1 5 1 26 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 248 2 3 1 23 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 217 0 3 0 30 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 217 0 3 0 30 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 223 1 3 1 32 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 213 1 2 1 33 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 193 1 1 0 30 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 196 1 3 0 33 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 188 0 1 3 15 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 178 1 0 0 29 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 162 2 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 183
2011 154 1 0 0 16 0 0 0 171
2012 154 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 177
2013 145 1 0 1 22 0 0 0 169
2014 131 2 0 2 22 0 0 0 157
2015 132 3 0 3 29 0 0 0 167
2016 148 4 0 2 25 0 1 0 180
2017 153 1 0 2 27 0 2 0 185
2018 151 1 1 3 36 0 2 0 194
2019 149 0 2 4 40 0 1 0 196
2020 164 0 1 6 43 0 1 0 215
2021 169 2 1 7 17 0 2 0 198
2022 181 2 1 6 31 0 3 0 224
2023 168 4 1 7 29 0 7 0 216

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 McGregor Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 18.7 14.7 36.4
1989 252 19.4 12.9 40.1
1990 259 19.1 13.5 42.1
1991 254 18.3 13.8 46.9
1992 248 17.0 14.5 49.2
1993 281 16.5 17.0 38.1
1994 274 19.3 14.2 45.6
1995 289 21.0 13.8 38.4
1996 289 21.0 13.8 38.4
1997 281 19.1 14.7 38.1
1998 235 n/a 0.0 34
1999 274 21.4 12.8 39.1
2000 272 19.4 14.0 52.2
2001 277 17.5 15.8 48.4
2002 250 19.2 13.0 50.8
2003 250 19.2 13.0 50.8
2004 260 17.2 15.1 57.3
2005 250 18.1 13.8 61.2
2006 225 17.1 13.2 59.6
2007 233 17.4 13.4 61.8
2008 207 17.7 11.7 62.3
2009 208 16.0 13.0 59.1
2010 183 15.0 12.1 60.1
2011 171 15.5 11.0 60.2
2012 177 15.5 11.3 64.4
2013 169 15.1 11.1 63.3
2014 157 15.6 10.0 65.6
2015 167 16.0 10.4 48.5
2016 180 16.0 11.2 58.9
2017 185 15.4 12.0 45.9
2018 194 15.6 12.4 51
2019 196 15.6 12.5 38.3
2020 215 12.2 17.6 51.2
2021 198 12.0 16.5 41.4
2022 224 12.9 17.3 36.6
2023 216 13.0 16.5 63

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 McGregor Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 18.7 14.7 36.4
1989 252 19.4 12.9 40.1
1990 259 19.1 13.5 42.1
1991 254 18.3 13.8 46.9
1992 248 17.0 14.5 49.2
1993 281 16.5 17.0 38.1
1994 274 19.3 14.2 45.6
1995 289 21.0 13.8 38.4
1996 289 21.0 13.8 38.4
1997 281 19.1 14.7 38.1
1998 235 n/a 0.0 34
1999 274 21.4 12.8 39.1
2000 272 19.4 14.0 52.2
2001 277 17.5 15.8 48.4
2002 250 19.2 13.0 50.8
2003 250 19.2 13.0 50.8
2004 260 17.2 15.1 57.3
2005 250 18.1 13.8 61.2
2006 225 17.1 13.2 59.6
2007 233 17.4 13.4 61.8
2008 207 17.7 11.7 62.3
2009 208 16.0 13.0 59.1
2010 183 15.0 12.1 60.1
2011 171 15.5 11.0 60.2
2012 177 15.5 11.3 64.4
2013 169 15.1 11.1 63.3
2014 157 15.6 10.0 65.6
2015 167 16.0 10.4 48.5
2016 180 16.0 11.2 58.9
2017 185 15.4 12.0 45.9
2018 194 15.6 12.4 51
2019 196 15.6 12.5 38.3
2020 215 12.2 17.6 51.2
2021 198 12.0 16.5 41.4
2022 224 12.9 17.3 36.6
2023 216 13.0 16.5 63

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 McGregor Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,674

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McGregor Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 377th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 382nd of 529 Middle schools
 1.5%
Ranks 367th of 492 High schoolsRanks 371st of 476 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (McGregor Secondary)22.223.3
 1%
   7th Grade Math (McGregor Public School District)22.223.3
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (McGregor Secondary)44.427.9
 16.5%
   7th Grade Reading (McGregor Public School District)44.427.9
 16.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (McGregor Secondary)36.133.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (McGregor Public School District)36.133.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (McGregor Secondary)5016.7
 33.3%
   8th Grade Reading (McGregor Public School District)5016.7
 33.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (McGregor Secondary)36.423.5
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (McGregor Public School District)36.423.5
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (McGregor Secondary)42.535.1
 7.4%
   10th Grade Reading (McGregor Public School District)42.535.1
 7.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (McGregor Secondary)27.312
 15.3%
   11th Grade Math (McGregor Public School District)27.312
 15.3%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (McGregor Secondary)32.529
 3.5%
   End of Course Science (McGregor Public School District)32.529
 3.5%
   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 Students196216
 10.2%
African American04
American Indian4029
 27.5%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White149168
 12.8%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%63%
 24.7%


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McGregor Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McGregor Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended McGregor Secondary.

McGregor Secondary ranks 259th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at McGregor Secondary are 78% White, 13% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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