Melrose Secondary

Summary:

Melrose Secondary is a public high school located in Melrose, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 472. The school is part of the Melrose Public School District, which is ranked 167 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melrose Secondary consistently performs above the state average in MCA-III proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's 11th grade Math proficiency rate was 55.45%, compared to the state average of 34.99%, and its 10th grade Reading proficiency rate was 54.24%, higher than the state average of 52.22%. Melrose Secondary has also maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.7% to 96.3% over the past 5 years, outperforming the state average. The school's dropout rate has also been relatively low, ranging from 1.8% to 5.1% during the same period.

Melrose Secondary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (25.64% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of White students (72.67% in 2022-2023). However, the school's Hispanic students and special education students have lower rankings compared to the state, indicating an area for improvement. While Melrose Secondary generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Albany Area High School, in academic metrics, there may be opportunities for the school to learn from their best practices to further enhance its performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 546 5th Ave NE
       Melrose, MN  56352-1108


(320) 256-5160

District: Melrose Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,337 Help


Feeder schools for Melrose Secondary:

Elementary:    Melrose Elementary
Middle:    Melrose Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Hispanic:
25.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melrose Secondary ranks better than 76% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Melrose 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 (72.7%), Hispanic (25.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose Secondary is 24.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Secondary is $12,337.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Secondary 115th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Melrose Secondary in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Melrose Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Public School District 167th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose Secondary

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.09 301st 433 30.5%
2005 66.26 222nd 452 50.9%
2006 75.01 113th 450 74.9%
2007 59.09 228th 463 50.8%
2008 71.42 154th 460 66.5%
2010 63.25 240th 540 55.6%
2011 71.87 147th 545 73.0%
2012 75.75 101st 539 81.3%
2013 71.84 132nd 534 75.3%
2014 85.10 49th 483 89.9%
2015 72.43 134th 504 73.4%
2016 71.13 137th 489 72.0%
2017 72.08 142nd 489 71.0%
2018 75.22 122nd 494 75.3%
2019 68.72 155th 492 68.5%
2021 52.36 220th 428 48.6%
2022 64.76 172nd 472 63.6%
2023 63.09 173rd 476 63.7%
2024 73.54 115th 480 76.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.13 74th 78 5.1%
2019 47.82 33rd 85 61.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.68 139th 195 28.7%
2019 19.70 192nd 220 12.7%
2021 15.41 159th 173 8.1%
2022 25.06 180th 214 15.9%
2023 39.03 142nd 216 34.3%
2024 27.18 177th 221 19.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.96 150th 374 59.9%
2019 50.67 192nd 370 48.1%
2021 50.46 135th 270 50.0%
2022 49.71 157th 312 49.7%
2023 51.91 183rd 393 53.4%
2024 53.11 189th 389 51.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.58 98th 395 75.2%
2019 59.78 178th 401 55.6%
2021 53.69 174th 339 48.7%
2022 69.90 96th 388 75.3%
2023 55.80 181st 396 54.3%
2024 78.59 66th 403 83.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 144th 398 63.8%
2019 65.09 148th 411 64.0%
2021 41.02 224th 351 36.2%
2022 48.83 218th 403 45.9%
2023 61.72 142nd 398 64.3%
2024 58.62 168th 405 58.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.15 85th 129 34.1%
2019 36.67 83rd 132 37.1%
2021 30.38 77th 101 23.8%
2022 51.52 63rd 135 53.3%
2023 37.18 87th 136 36.0%
2024 25.67 118th 145 18.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Melrose Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 60th 414 85.5%
2019 69.85 116th 412 71.8%
2021 50.47 196th 364 46.2%
2022 64.37 133rd 401 66.8%
2023 65.69 125th 398 68.6%
2024 80.14 53rd 402 86.8%
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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 Melrose Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 652 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1989 625 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1990 618 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 613 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1992 628 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 656 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1994 667 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1995 865 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1996 865 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1997 894 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 907 0 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 920
1999 912 0 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 925
2000 905 0 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 926
2001 894 3 6 24 0 n/a n/a 0 927
2002 827 4 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 884
2003 827 4 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 884
2004 780 6 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2005 763 5 1 66 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2006 502 5 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 478 5 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 457 5 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 444 7 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 437 7 2 51 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 425 3 1 62 0 0 0 0 491
2012 418 2 1 63 0 0 1 0 485
2013 399 2 1 65 0 0 1 0 468
2014 401 3 0 76 0 0 0 0 480
2015 403 4 0 93 0 0 0 0 500
2016 414 2 0 106 0 0 2 0 524
2017 427 2 0 121 0 0 1 0 551
2018 415 3 0 116 0 0 0 0 534
2019 390 3 0 115 0 0 1 0 509
2020 373 6 0 110 0 0 1 0 490
2021 337 3 1 118 0 0 3 0 462
2022 331 3 1 115 0 0 3 0 453
2023 343 2 1 121 0 0 5 0 472

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 Melrose Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 33.4 19.6 14.5
1989 627 36.1 17.3 13.9
1990 623 34.0 18.3 14.3
1991 614 33.4 18.3 15.1
1992 628 32.3 19.4 14.5
1993 656 35.2 18.6 15.1
1994 676 36.2 18.7 14.6
1995 871 44.5 19.6 13.3
1996 871 44.5 19.6 13.3
1997 903 49.4 18.3 15.1
1998 920 n/a 0.0 14.1
1999 925 56.5 16.4 15
2000 926 52.9 17.5 23
2001 927 53.3 17.4 23.4
2002 884 53.1 16.6 27.8
2003 884 53.1 16.6 27.8
2004 846 52.8 16.0 24.5
2005 835 50.5 16.5 24.6
2006 548 35.3 15.5 21.5
2007 524 30.7 17.1 23.3
2008 508 27.5 18.5 24.4
2009 497 26.6 18.7 25.6
2010 497 26.9 18.4 26.8
2011 491 27.7 17.7 26.7
2012 485 27.2 17.8 29.9
2013 468 27.0 17.3 30.3
2014 480 27.1 17.6 30.8
2015 500 29.0 17.2 31.6
2016 524 28.0 18.7 33.4
2017 551 31.7 17.3 32.3
2018 534 30.5 17.5 33.1
2019 509 30.0 16.9 33
2020 490 n/a n/a 32.4
2021 462 17.8 25.9 23.8
2022 453 17.5 25.7 21
2023 472 19.0 24.7 39.8

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 Melrose Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 33.4 19.6 14.5
1989 627 36.1 17.3 13.9
1990 623 34.0 18.3 14.3
1991 614 33.4 18.3 15.1
1992 628 32.3 19.4 14.5
1993 656 35.2 18.6 15.1
1994 676 36.2 18.7 14.6
1995 871 44.5 19.6 13.3
1996 871 44.5 19.6 13.3
1997 903 49.4 18.3 15.1
1998 920 n/a 0.0 14.1
1999 925 56.5 16.4 15
2000 926 52.9 17.5 23
2001 927 53.3 17.4 23.4
2002 884 53.1 16.6 27.8
2003 884 53.1 16.6 27.8
2004 846 52.8 16.0 24.5
2005 835 50.5 16.5 24.6
2006 548 35.3 15.5 21.5
2007 524 30.7 17.1 23.3
2008 508 27.5 18.5 24.4
2009 497 26.6 18.7 25.6
2010 497 26.9 18.4 26.8
2011 491 27.7 17.7 26.7
2012 485 27.2 17.8 29.9
2013 468 27.0 17.3 30.3
2014 480 27.1 17.6 30.8
2015 500 29.0 17.2 31.6
2016 524 28.0 18.7 33.4
2017 551 31.7 17.3 32.3
2018 534 30.5 17.5 33.1
2019 509 30.0 16.9 33
2020 490 n/a n/a 32.4
2021 462 17.8 25.9 23.8
2022 453 17.5 25.7 21
2023 472 19.0 24.7 39.8

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 Melrose Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,337

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose 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 155th of 492 High schoolsRanks 173rd of 476 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Melrose Secondary)59.259.3
 0.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)59.259.3
 0.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Melrose Secondary)68.944.8
 24.1%
   11th Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)68.944.8
 24.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Melrose Secondary)45.726.2
 19.5%
   End of Course Science (Melrose Public School District)45.726.2
 19.5%
   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 Students509472
 7.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic115121
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White390343
 12.1%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%39.8%
 6.8%


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Melrose Secondary ranks 115th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Melrose Secondary.

Students at Melrose Secondary are 73% White, 26% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Melrose Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Melrose Elementary
Middle : Melrose Middle


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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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