Is 6-12th Grade Building a good school?

6-12th Grade Building ranks 157 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend 6-12th Grade Building?

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended 6-12th Grade Building.

What is the racial makeup of 6-12th Grade Building?

Students at 6-12th Grade Building are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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6-12th Grade Building is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pre-K - 5th Grade Building

6-12th Grade Building

Summary:

The 6-12th Grade Building in Graceville, MN is a public high school serving 127 students in grades 6-12, located in a predominantly White community. This school has consistently strong performance, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and solid academic achievement that often exceeds state averages.

The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 92.3% to 96.3% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the 87.5% rate at nearby Ortonville Secondary. Dropout rates are also very low, between 0% and 5.8%, compared to 2.5% at Ortonville. On MCA-III assessments, the 6-12th Grade Building excels in reading, with 57.75% of students proficient or better, versus the state average of 49.85%. The school also outperforms its Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley district and the state in science proficiency.

While the 6-12th Grade Building maintains a consistent level of performance, with a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, it faces some challenges in remaining competitive at the state level. The school has a very homogeneous student population, with over 97% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools like Ortonville Secondary and Wheaton Secondary. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rates, while relatively low, have fluctuated over the years, potentially indicating socioeconomic factors that could impact its competitiveness.

Detail:

Public 6-12

712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240-0398

(320) 748-7233

District: Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley

SchoolDigger Rank:
157^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,894

Feeder schools for 6-12th Grade Building:

Elementary:

Pre-K - 5th Grade Building

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details 6-12th Grade Building ranks better than 66.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.99. (See more...)

Compare Details 6-12th Grade Building ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at 6-12th Grade Building 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 (92.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at 6-12th Grade Building is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare 6-12th Grade Building employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at 6-12th Grade Building is $16,894.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks 6-12th Grade Building 185^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See 6-12th Grade Building in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks 6-12th Grade Building 157^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See 6-12th Grade Building in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	62.95	157^th	406	61.3%
2007	59.79	167^th	403	58.6%
2008	55.49	207^th	409	49.4%
2010	60.35	191^st	454	57.9%
2011	47.65	291^st	478	39.1%
2012	71.61	121^st	469	74.2%
2013	56.25	214^th	488	56.1%
2014	49.70	266^th	490	45.7%
2015	58.38	217^th	516	57.9%
2016	40.37	331^st	508	34.8%
2017	44.67	311^th	523	40.5%
2018	36.24	363^rd	518	29.9%
2019	65.78	164^th	533	69.2%
2021	39.85	323^rd	521	38.0%
2022	69.62	132^nd	520	74.6%
2023	70.71	123^rd	529	76.7%
2024	61.99	185^th	545	66.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.82	362^nd	399	9.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	49.56	242^nd	439	44.9%
2021	12.07	403^rd	443	9.0%
2024	69.04	121^st	474	74.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.06	312^th	438	28.8%
2021	21.66	359^th	437	17.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	16.72	381^st	428	11.0%
2019	50.61	214^th	428	50.0%
2021	29.94	307^th	422	27.3%
2022	54.11	182^nd	438	58.4%
2023	55.31	186^th	436	57.3%
2024	41.75	271^st	440	38.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for 6-12th Grade Building

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Rank History for all high school students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	76.71	94^th	433	78.3%
2005	68.75	190^th	452	58.0%
2006	36.19	340^th	450	24.4%
2007	52.52	274^th	463	40.8%
2008	60.42	231^st	460	49.8%
2010	47.20	339^th	540	37.2%
2011	66.32	208^th	545	61.8%
2012	53.81	319^th	539	40.8%
2013	64.16	209^th	534	60.9%
2014	60.45	223^rd	483	53.8%
2015	76.39	107^th	504	78.8%
2016	60.79	222^nd	489	54.6%
2017	45.56	319^th	489	34.8%
2018	34.04	365^th	494	26.1%
2019	66.54	175^th	492	64.4%
2021	54.20	207^th	428	51.6%
2022	59.78	197^th	472	58.3%
2023	53.06	236^th	476	50.4%
2024	67.49	157^th	480	67.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.39	314^th	395	20.5%
2019	60.93	163^rd	401	59.4%
2021	59.33	152^nd	339	55.2%
2022	43.60	242^nd	388	37.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	22.74	343^rd	398	13.8%
2019	67.63	131^st	411	68.1%
2023	66.22	119^th	398	70.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.73	362^nd	414	12.6%
2019	64.28	150^th	412	63.6%
2021	44.25	222^nd	364	39.0%
2022	48.40	233^rd	401	41.9%
2023	38.70	271^st	398	31.9%
2024	51.77	202^nd	402	49.8%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	265	2	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	272
2000	180	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	186
2001	180	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	186
2002	176	0	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	183
2003	176	0	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	183
2004	177	2	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	185
2005	178	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	185
2006	219	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	224
2007	206	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	209
2008	192	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	196
2009	179	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	182
2010	182	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	185
2011	171	0	1	0	4	0	0	176
2012	166	0	0	2	2	0	0	170
2013	158	0	0	2	1	0	0	161
2014	149	1	0	1	3	0	0	154
2015	132	1	1	2	2	0	0	138
2016	133	2	0	2	1	0	2	140
2017	143	1	0	1	1	0	3	149
2018	137	1	0	1	1	0	5	145
2019	126	1	0	1	1	0	2	131
2020	127	0	0	2	0	0	2	131
2021	142	0	0	4	0	0	1	147
2022	127	1	0	3	0	0	0	131
2023	124	0	0	2	0	0	1	127
2024	120	0	0	5	1	0	4	130

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 6-12th Grade Building

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	272	17.6	15.5	25.7
2000	186	12.2	15.2	48.4
2001	186	13.0	14.3	41.4
2002	183	12.8	14.3	40.4
2003	183	12.8	14.3	40.4
2004	185	13.3	13.9	44.3
2005	185	12.1	15.3	47.6
2006	224	14.2	15.8	42.9
2007	209	15.2	13.8	36.4
2008	196	15.2	12.9	33.7
2009	182	15.5	11.7	31.9
2010	185	15.5	11.8	36.2
2011	176	14.9	11.7	32.4
2012	170	14.1	12.0	31.8
2013	161	13.8	11.6	37.3
2014	154	14.9	10.3	32.5
2015	138	14.0	9.8	38.4
2016	140	12.0	11.6	36.4
2017	149	13.8	10.7	40.9
2018	145	12.8	11.2	39.3
2019	131	11.8	11.0	34.4
2020	131	12.1	10.7	35.1
2021	147	11.5	12.7	39.5
2022	131	12.4	10.5	27.5
2023	127	10.4	12.1	29.9
2024	130	9.8	13.2	26.9

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 6-12th Grade Building

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	272	17.6	15.5	25.7
2000	186	12.2	15.2	48.4
2001	186	13.0	14.3	41.4
2002	183	12.8	14.3	40.4
2003	183	12.8	14.3	40.4
2004	185	13.3	13.9	44.3
2005	185	12.1	15.3	47.6
2006	224	14.2	15.8	42.9
2007	209	15.2	13.8	36.4
2008	196	15.2	12.9	33.7
2009	182	15.5	11.7	31.9
2010	185	15.5	11.8	36.2
2011	176	14.9	11.7	32.4
2012	170	14.1	12.0	31.8
2013	161	13.8	11.6	37.3
2014	154	14.9	10.3	32.5
2015	138	14.0	9.8	38.4
2016	140	12.0	11.6	36.4
2017	149	13.8	10.7	40.9
2018	145	12.8	11.2	39.3
2019	131	11.8	11.0	34.4
2020	131	12.1	10.7	35.1
2021	147	11.5	12.7	39.5
2022	131	12.4	10.5	27.5
2023	127	10.4	12.1	29.9
2024	130	9.8	13.2	26.9

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 6-12th Grade Building

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,894

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 6-12th Grade Building

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 164^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 123^rd of 529 Middle schools	7.5%
Ranks 175^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 236^th of 476 High schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (6-12th Grade Building)	52.6	45.5	7.2%
7th Grade Math (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	45.5	43.5	2%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (6-12th Grade Building)	63.2	45.5	17.7%
7th Grade Reading (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	68.2	43.5	24.7%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (6-12th Grade Building)	50	43.8	6.3%
8th Grade Math (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	46.2	45.8	0.3%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (6-12th Grade Building)	72.7	62.5	10.2%
8th Grade Reading (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	76.9	58.3	18.6%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (6-12th Grade Building)	36.4	31.3	5.1%
8th Grade Science (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	30.8	25	5.8%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (6-12th Grade Building)	84	33.3	50.7%
10th Grade Reading (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	84	33.3	50.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (6-12th Grade Building)	5	38.9	33.9%
11th Grade Math (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	5	36.8	31.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (6-12th Grade Building)	68	42.9	25.1%
End of Course Science (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley)	66.7	41.7	25%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	131	127	3.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	124	1.6%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	29.9%	4.4%

Schools Near 6-12th Grade Building

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	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
6-12th Grade Building	Public	6-12	712 3rd St	Graceville	56240	Big Stone County	Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 748-7233	130	10	13.2	26.9%	120 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	67.5	157^th of 480 public high schools	67.3%		53.1	236^th of 476 public high schools	50.4%	79	31.6	38.9	29.2	31.8	32.5	52.6	55.6	62.5	60.0	57.8	29.2	45.5	34.3	$16,894
Big Stone Colony High School	Public	9-12	26051 Big Stone Colony Road	Clinton	56240	Big Stone County	Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley	No	No	No	No	(320) 748-7233	4	0			4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Chokio-Alberta Secondary	Public	7-12	311 1st St West	Chokio	56221	Stevens County	Chokio-Alberta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 324-7131	75	7	10.5	37.3%	73 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	54.8	235^th of 480 public high schools	51.0%		36.9	331^st of 476 public high schools	30.5%	96		0.0		36.4	14.3		23.1		29.4	23.5		45.5	40.5	$16,191
Lismore Colony Senior High School	Public	9-12	80391 County Rd 60	Clinton	56225	Big Stone County	Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley	No	No	No	No	(320) 748-7233	6	0			6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wheaton Secondary	Public	6-12	1700 3rd Ave S	Wheaton	56296	Traverse County	Wheaton Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 563-8282	189	14	13.4	45.5%	156 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	62	197^th of 480 public high schools	59.0%		55.4	221^st of 476 public high schools	53.6%	24	27.3	26.1	33.3	25.9	28.4	54.6	34.8	33.3	52.2	42.9	27.6	50.0	37.3	$15,808
Ortonville Secondary	Public	7-12	200 Trojan Dr	Ortonville	56278	Big Stone County	Ortonville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 839-6183	230	19	12.2	40.0%	197 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	62.5	193^rd of 480 public high schools	59.8%		41.9	299^th of 476 public high schools	37.2%	106		45.5	20.5	26.5	29.7		34.4	37.2	54.3	41.8	29.6	45.7	36.7	$13,951

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