Mesabi East Secondary

Summary:

Mesabi East Secondary is a public high school located in Aurora, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 415 students. The school is part of the Mesabi East School District, which is ranked 235 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mesabi East Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.57%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of minority students. While the school consistently ranks in the top half of Minnesota high schools, its performance on state assessments (MCA-III) is below the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. However, the school has performed exceptionally well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 30 out of 389-393 Minnesota high schools for low-SES students and in the top 24 out of 214 schools for special education students.

Compared to nearby schools, Vermilion Country School and Northeast Range Secondary have lower academic performance and rankings, while Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary and Rock Ridge Secondary have higher academic performance and rankings. East Range Academy of Technical-Science and Northland Learning Center 010 serve more at-risk student populations, with higher percentages of low-SES and minority students, and lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 601 N 1st St W
       Aurora, MN  55705-1301


(218) 229-3321

District: Mesabi East School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,877 Help


Feeder schools for Mesabi East Secondary:

Elementary:    Mesabi East Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Compare Details Mesabi East Secondary ranks worse than 60.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mesabi East Secondary ranks better than 63.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mesabi East 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 (91.6%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesabi East Secondary is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesabi East Secondary is $13,877.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesabi East Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesabi East Secondary 330th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Mesabi East Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mesabi East Secondary 175th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Mesabi East Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Mesabi East School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesabi East School District 235th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesabi East Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.24 168th 387 56.6%
2005 54.43 228th 396 42.4%
2006 52.08 235th 406 42.1%
2007 44.09 267th 403 33.7%
2008 44.45 274th 409 33.0%
2010 32.33 365th 454 19.6%
2011 38.22 344th 478 28.0%
2012 35.43 354th 469 24.5%
2013 29.35 376th 488 23.0%
2014 18.71 420th 490 14.3%
2015 29.72 394th 516 23.6%
2016 26.93 407th 508 19.9%
2017 25.50 413th 523 21.0%
2018 40.60 347th 518 33.0%
2019 34.88 373rd 533 30.0%
2021 38.05 328th 521 37.0%
2022 29.10 380th 520 26.9%
2023 38.23 336th 529 36.5%
2024 40.78 330th 545 39.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 214th 253 15.4%
2019 39.00 177th 282 37.2%
2023 64.83 74th 298 75.2%
2024 75.38 43rd 307 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.45 309th 401 22.9%
2019 46.49 231st 415 44.3%
2021 46.50 210th 399 47.4%
2022 41.62 242nd 404 40.1%
2023 36.16 304th 459 33.8%
2024 46.55 241st 473 49.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.21 300th 436 31.2%
2019 20.06 375th 439 14.6%
2021 35.16 304th 443 31.4%
2022 23.40 375th 467 19.7%
2023 20.88 383rd 455 15.8%
2024 39.70 303rd 474 36.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.51 274th 438 37.4%
2019 52.14 229th 454 49.6%
2021 36.54 284th 437 35.0%
2022 31.85 339th 476 28.8%
2023 50.96 225th 464 51.5%
2024 36.41 316th 479 34.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 338th 428 21.0%
2019 19.06 386th 428 9.8%
2021 28.16 322nd 422 23.7%
2022 17.12 398th 438 9.1%
2023 24.44 371st 436 14.9%
2024 26.78 357th 440 18.9%
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 Mesabi East Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.94 140th 433 67.7%
2005 72.26 147th 452 67.5%
2006 74.93 115th 450 74.4%
2007 71.52 143rd 463 69.1%
2008 52.66 283rd 460 38.5%
2010 58.88 269th 540 50.2%
2011 58.90 279th 545 48.8%
2012 51.15 329th 539 39.0%
2013 46.55 334th 534 37.5%
2014 47.99 306th 483 36.6%
2015 41.18 332nd 504 34.1%
2016 41.89 330th 489 32.5%
2017 44.74 324th 489 33.7%
2018 54.73 265th 494 46.4%
2019 50.51 287th 492 41.7%
2021 63.66 167th 428 61.0%
2022 59.77 199th 472 57.8%
2023 64.37 165th 476 65.3%
2024 64.64 175th 480 63.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 66th 195 66.2%
2022 79.91 24th 214 88.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.15 157th 374 58.0%
2019 53.74 175th 370 52.7%
2021 76.72 35th 270 87.0%
2022 99.31 1st 312 99.7%
2023 85.60 30th 393 92.4%
2024 93.02 12th 389 96.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 223rd 395 43.5%
2019 47.91 245th 401 38.9%
2021 41.50 229th 339 32.4%
2022 66.70 128th 388 67.0%
2023 66.74 116th 396 70.7%
2024 65.59 130th 403 67.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.23 274th 398 31.2%
2019 36.40 293rd 411 28.7%
2021 85.98 26th 351 92.6%
2022 56.22 174th 403 56.8%
2023 54.57 190th 398 52.3%
2024 54.15 195th 405 51.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mesabi East Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.47 300th 414 27.5%
2019 32.29 322nd 412 21.8%
2021 59.29 155th 364 57.4%
2022 47.86 237th 401 40.9%
2023 52.71 191st 398 52.0%
2024 46.39 230th 402 42.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Mesabi East Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 544 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 392 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 726 4 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 738
1996 726 4 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 738
1997 688 4 4 0 6 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 658 2 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 603 2 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 618
2000 559 1 5 0 5 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 516 1 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 487 1 4 0 7 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 487 1 4 0 7 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 450 1 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 421 1 2 0 6 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 409 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 399 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 356 3 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 339 2 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 335 2 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 343 0 2 3 4 0 4 0 356
2012 368 0 2 2 5 0 3 0 380
2013 396 0 1 2 4 0 4 0 407
2014 407 3 1 2 6 0 5 0 424
2015 407 0 1 2 5 0 6 0 421
2016 405 0 2 1 6 0 10 0 424
2017 417 1 1 0 7 0 13 0 439
2018 418 2 2 1 7 0 18 0 448
2019 422 4 2 1 2 0 24 0 455
2020 417 3 2 3 2 0 27 0 454
2021 404 3 2 4 2 0 26 0 441
2022 393 5 1 7 5 0 20 0 431
2023 380 4 2 8 6 0 15 0 415

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 Mesabi East Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 547 30.6 17.8 12.8
1994 394 21.2 18.6 7.4
1995 738 0.0 0.0 10.6
1996 738 0.0 0.0 10.6
1997 702 36.6 19.2 10.7
1998 669 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 618 40.2 15.4 11
2000 570 34.2 16.7 16.1
2001 528 31.1 17.0 22
2002 499 27.6 18.1 25.5
2003 499 27.6 18.1 25.5
2004 459 27.1 16.9 31.8
2005 430 22.1 19.5 33
2006 417 20.8 20.0 30.9
2007 407 21.3 19.1 29.2
2008 371 19.9 18.6 30.7
2009 353 19.6 18.0 34
2010 345 19.6 17.5 38.3
2011 356 19.4 18.3 40.2
2012 380 18.8 20.1 38.9
2013 407 20.6 19.6 41.5
2014 424 21.0 20.1 43.6
2015 421 24.0 17.5 41.8
2016 424 23.0 18.4 41.3
2017 439 23.3 18.7 41.5
2018 448 23.2 19.3 39.1
2019 455 24.9 18.2 36.7
2020 454 25.7 17.6 33.9
2021 441 28.2 15.6 36.7
2022 431 26.8 16.0 30.9
2023 415 25.7 16.1 42.7

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 Mesabi East Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 547 30.6 17.8 12.8
1994 394 21.2 18.6 7.4
1995 738 0.0 0.0 10.6
1996 738 0.0 0.0 10.6
1997 702 36.6 19.2 10.7
1998 669 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 618 40.2 15.4 11
2000 570 34.2 16.7 16.1
2001 528 31.1 17.0 22
2002 499 27.6 18.1 25.5
2003 499 27.6 18.1 25.5
2004 459 27.1 16.9 31.8
2005 430 22.1 19.5 33
2006 417 20.8 20.0 30.9
2007 407 21.3 19.1 29.2
2008 371 19.9 18.6 30.7
2009 353 19.6 18.0 34
2010 345 19.6 17.5 38.3
2011 356 19.4 18.3 40.2
2012 380 18.8 20.1 38.9
2013 407 20.6 19.6 41.5
2014 424 21.0 20.1 43.6
2015 421 24.0 17.5 41.8
2016 424 23.0 18.4 41.3
2017 439 23.3 18.7 41.5
2018 448 23.2 19.3 39.1
2019 455 24.9 18.2 36.7
2020 454 25.7 17.6 33.9
2021 441 28.2 15.6 36.7
2022 431 26.8 16.0 30.9
2023 415 25.7 16.1 42.7

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 Mesabi East Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesabi East Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 336th of 529 Middle schools
 6.5%
Ranks 287th of 492 High schoolsRanks 165th of 476 High schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mesabi East Secondary)37.717.4
 20.3%
   7th Grade Math (Mesabi East School District)37.717.4
 20.3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Mesabi East Secondary)53.637.7
 15.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Mesabi East School District)53.637.7
 15.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Mesabi East Secondary)38.925.5
 13.4%
   8th Grade Math (Mesabi East School District)38.925.5
 13.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Mesabi East Secondary)41.735.9
 5.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Mesabi East School District)41.735.9
 5.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Mesabi East Secondary)28.226.3
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mesabi East School District)28.226.3
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Mesabi East Secondary)51.447.5
 4%
   10th Grade Reading (Mesabi East School District)51.447.5
 4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Mesabi East Secondary)32.934.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Math (Mesabi East School District)32.934.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Mesabi East Secondary)5046.9
 3.1%
   End of Course Science (Mesabi East School District)5046.9
 3.1%
   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 Students455415
 8.8%
African American44
American Indian26
 200%
Asian22
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White422380
 10%
Two or More Races2415
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%42.7%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesabi East Secondary

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Mesabi East Secondary.

Students at Mesabi East Secondary are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Mesabi East Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mesabi East Elementary

Mesabi East Secondary ranks 175th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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