Barnum Secondary

Summary:

Barnum Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Barnum, Minnesota, with a student population of 363. The school is part of the Barnum Public School District, which is ranked 71 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnum Secondary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking 82 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's reading proficiency rate of 60.94% for 10th-grade students is significantly higher than the state average of 52.22%. Additionally, Barnum Secondary boasts an impressive 94.8% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average. While the school has a higher percentage of white students (85.67%) compared to the state, it has seen a slight increase in the percentage of students identifying as Hispanic and two or more races in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools like Cloquet Senior, Cloquet Area Alternative Education Programs, and Willow River Secondary, Barnum Secondary generally outperforms them in academic metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. However, Moose Lake Secondary, located just 6.55 miles away, also performs very well and has a higher overall ranking from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 3675 County Rd 13
       Barnum, MN  55707-0227


(218) 389-3273

District: Barnum Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,691 Help


Feeder schools for Barnum Secondary:

Elementary:    Barnum Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
11.5%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details Barnum Secondary ranks better than 75.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Barnum Secondary ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Barnum 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 (84.6%), two or more races (11.5%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnum Secondary is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnum Secondary is $12,691.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnum Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnum Secondary 135th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Barnum Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Barnum Secondary 82nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Barnum Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Barnum Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnum Public School District 71st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barnum Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.05 255th 387 34.1%
2005 57.43 207th 396 47.7%
2006 38.03 313th 406 22.9%
2007 51.50 230th 403 42.9%
2008 70.46 108th 409 73.6%
2009 53.96 127th 230 44.8%
2010 48.06 280th 454 38.3%
2011 57.00 216th 478 54.8%
2012 52.31 263rd 469 43.9%
2013 48.39 273rd 488 44.1%
2014 45.63 288th 490 41.2%
2015 29.51 396th 516 23.3%
2016 48.57 272nd 508 46.5%
2017 59.92 218th 523 58.3%
2018 68.14 149th 518 71.2%
2019 68.04 153rd 533 71.3%
2021 55.89 222nd 521 57.4%
2022 66.74 154th 520 70.4%
2023 79.17 75th 529 85.8%
2024 71.05 135th 545 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.72 140th 401 65.1%
2019 79.69 47th 415 88.7%
2021 49.41 191st 399 52.1%
2022 76.04 42nd 404 89.6%
2023 88.99 17th 459 96.3%
2024 74.89 69th 473 85.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.20 233rd 436 46.6%
2019 62.21 165th 439 62.4%
2021 53.19 191st 443 56.9%
2022 51.62 216th 467 53.7%
2023 75.06 81st 455 82.2%
2024 73.88 95th 474 80.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.68 78th 438 82.2%
2019 69.29 127th 454 72.0%
2021 51.92 207th 437 52.6%
2022 75.24 85th 476 82.1%
2023 77.15 78th 464 83.2%
2024 61.39 162nd 479 66.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.59 226th 428 47.2%
2019 48.98 222nd 428 48.1%
2021 41.71 246th 422 41.7%
2022 53.50 187th 438 57.3%
2023 66.11 117th 436 73.2%
2024 61.66 141st 440 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Barnum Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.23 162nd 433 62.6%
2005 73.14 137th 452 69.7%
2006 52.80 274th 450 39.1%
2007 52.29 275th 463 40.6%
2008 64.66 210th 460 54.3%
2009 38.20 183rd 234 21.8%
2010 53.02 313th 540 42.0%
2011 61.69 260th 545 52.3%
2012 57.51 293rd 539 45.6%
2013 73.66 117th 534 78.1%
2014 52.74 278th 483 42.4%
2015 51.53 290th 504 42.5%
2016 63.48 202nd 489 58.7%
2017 52.19 278th 489 43.1%
2018 60.92 229th 494 53.6%
2019 71.27 142nd 492 71.1%
2021 58.94 189th 428 55.8%
2022 71.88 128th 472 72.9%
2023 68.31 141st 476 70.4%
2024 78.62 82nd 480 82.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 183rd 374 51.1%
2019 65.13 122nd 370 67.0%
2021 51.90 132nd 270 51.1%
2022 91.04 8th 312 97.4%
2023 53.93 174th 393 55.7%
2024 66.71 109th 389 72.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.48 284th 395 28.1%
2019 54.79 209th 401 47.9%
2021 44.09 219th 339 35.4%
2022 73.45 77th 388 80.2%
2023 61.53 146th 396 63.1%
2024 63.58 140th 403 65.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.49 142nd 398 64.3%
2019 74.83 75th 411 81.8%
2021 63.22 128th 351 63.5%
2022 62.21 146th 403 63.8%
2023 65.11 125th 398 68.6%
2024 78.78 62nd 405 84.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Barnum Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 256th 414 38.2%
2019 60.04 181st 412 56.1%
2021 44.31 221st 364 39.3%
2022 60.47 163rd 401 59.4%
2023 61.30 146th 398 63.3%
2024 70.85 95th 402 76.4%
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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 Barnum Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 0 2 1 6 n/a n/a 0 333
1989 314 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 321
1990 313 0 7 1 6 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 322 0 8 0 4 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 327 1 8 0 5 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 309 1 9 0 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 319 0 9 2 4 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 371 0 5 0 5 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 371 0 5 0 5 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 346 1 6 0 6 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 344 1 5 0 6 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 335 1 5 0 10 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 328 1 4 0 7 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 331 2 4 0 11 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 317 2 2 0 11 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 317 2 2 0 11 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 294 1 1 2 10 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 294 3 0 2 14 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 291 5 1 4 13 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 292 2 1 6 12 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 299 1 0 6 16 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 301 3 0 5 14 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 291 5 2 5 14 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 289 3 3 5 11 0 5 0 316
2012 297 0 3 2 7 0 10 0 319
2013 318 2 4 1 3 0 10 0 338
2014 356 1 1 0 6 0 6 0 370
2015 352 1 1 0 3 0 9 0 366
2016 361 2 1 0 6 0 6 0 376
2017 347 2 1 0 2 1 11 0 364
2018 324 3 1 2 2 0 16 0 348
2019 318 3 1 4 2 1 20 0 349
2020 315 2 1 4 2 1 24 0 349
2021 306 2 2 8 2 0 41 0 361
2022 312 2 0 13 0 0 42 0 369
2023 311 2 0 11 0 0 39 0 363
2024 286 2 0 8 2 1 39 0 338

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 Barnum Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 21.2 15.7 23.4
1989 321 21.7 14.7 23.7
1990 327 23.0 14.2 21.4
1991 334 19.5 17.1 20.1
1992 341 19.3 17.6 19.9
1993 322 20.6 15.6 14.3
1994 334 21.1 15.8 18.6
1995 381 24.5 15.6 20.5
1996 381 24.5 15.6 20.5
1997 359 24.9 14.4 20.1
1998 356 n/a 0.0 21.3
1999 351 26.0 13.5 19.9
2000 340 22.7 15.0 34.7
2001 348 22.2 15.7 35.6
2002 332 22.8 14.6 33.7
2003 332 22.8 14.6 33.7
2004 308 21.0 14.7 34.4
2005 313 20.3 15.4 34.5
2006 314 20.6 15.2 38.2
2007 313 21.0 14.9 38
2008 322 20.1 16.0 37.6
2009 323 23.1 14.0 37.2
2010 317 22.8 13.8 35.3
2011 316 23.4 13.4 35.1
2012 319 22.4 14.2 31.3
2013 338 22.9 14.7 32
2014 370 23.0 16.0 30.3
2015 366 23.0 15.9 31.1
2016 376 24.0 15.6 33.8
2017 364 24.2 15.0 30.5
2018 348 24.2 14.3 32.5
2019 349 24.1 14.4 33.2
2020 349 22.2 15.6 28.4
2021 361 19.8 18.1 23.3
2022 369 21.5 17.1 26.8
2023 363 18.8 19.2 34.2
2024 338 20.7 16.2 36.7

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 Barnum Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 21.2 15.7 23.4
1989 321 21.7 14.7 23.7
1990 327 23.0 14.2 21.4
1991 334 19.5 17.1 20.1
1992 341 19.3 17.6 19.9
1993 322 20.6 15.6 14.3
1994 334 21.1 15.8 18.6
1995 381 24.5 15.6 20.5
1996 381 24.5 15.6 20.5
1997 359 24.9 14.4 20.1
1998 356 n/a 0.0 21.3
1999 351 26.0 13.5 19.9
2000 340 22.7 15.0 34.7
2001 348 22.2 15.7 35.6
2002 332 22.8 14.6 33.7
2003 332 22.8 14.6 33.7
2004 308 21.0 14.7 34.4
2005 313 20.3 15.4 34.5
2006 314 20.6 15.2 38.2
2007 313 21.0 14.9 38
2008 322 20.1 16.0 37.6
2009 323 23.1 14.0 37.2
2010 317 22.8 13.8 35.3
2011 316 23.4 13.4 35.1
2012 319 22.4 14.2 31.3
2013 338 22.9 14.7 32
2014 370 23.0 16.0 30.3
2015 366 23.0 15.9 31.1
2016 376 24.0 15.6 33.8
2017 364 24.2 15.0 30.5
2018 348 24.2 14.3 32.5
2019 349 24.1 14.4 33.2
2020 349 22.2 15.6 28.4
2021 361 19.8 18.1 23.3
2022 369 21.5 17.1 26.8
2023 363 18.8 19.2 34.2
2024 338 20.7 16.2 36.7

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 Barnum Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,691

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnum Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 75th of 529 Middle schools
 14.5%
Ranks 142nd of 492 High schoolsRanks 141st of 476 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Barnum Secondary)56.545.5
 11%
   7th Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)56.545.5
 11%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Barnum Secondary)7161.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)7161.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Barnum Secondary)64.938
 26.9%
   8th Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)64.938
 26.9%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Barnum Secondary)57.958
 0.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)57.958
 0.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Barnum Secondary)31.638.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Barnum Public School District)31.638.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Barnum Secondary)71.261.5
 9.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)71.261.5
 9.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Barnum Secondary)34.624.4
 10.1%
   11th Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)34.624.4
 10.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Barnum Secondary)65.447.9
 17.5%
   End of Course Science (Barnum Public School District)65.447.9
 17.5%
   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 Students349363
 4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White318311
 2.2%
Two or More Races2039
 95%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.2%34.2%
 0.9%


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Barnum Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barnum Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Barnum Secondary.

Students at Barnum Secondary are 85% White, 12% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Barnum Secondary ranks 82nd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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