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Holdingford Secondary vs. Sauk Centre Secondary

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School Overview

School
Holdingford Secondary
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sauk Centre Secondary
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Holdingford Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Sauk Centre Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades 7-12, Holdingford Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 620 students in grades 7-12, Sauk Centre Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
513 students
620 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holdingford Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sauk Centre Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holdingford Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sauk Centre Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holdingford Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sauk Centre Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holdingford Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Holdingford Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sauk Centre Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#962 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1128 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holdingford Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sauk Centre Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holdingford Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sauk Centre Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holdingford Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sauk Centre Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holdingford Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sauk Centre Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MN)
90-94%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Holdingford Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sauk Centre Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holdingford Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sauk Centre Secondary by grade.
Grade 7 Students
92
106
Grade 8 Students
85
108
Grade 9 Students
76
117
Grade 10 Students
97
100
Grade 11 Students
91
83
Grade 12 Students
72
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sauk Centre Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sauk Centre Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holdingford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Holdingford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sauk Centre Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sauk Centre Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holdingford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Holdingford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sauk Centre Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sauk Centre Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holdingford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Holdingford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sauk Centre Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sauk Centre Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
97%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holdingford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Holdingford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sauk Centre Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sauk Centre Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holdingford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Holdingford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sauk Centre Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sauk Centre Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.06
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holdingford Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sauk Centre Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holdingford Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sauk Centre Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holdingford Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Holdingford Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sauk Centre Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sauk Centre Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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