Hayfield Secondary

Summary:

Hayfield Secondary is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the small town of Hayfield, Minnesota. With a student population of 363, the school has a predominantly White student body (around 88-89%) and a moderate percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (22-36%).

Hayfield Secondary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 134 out of 494 Minnesota high schools (4-star rating) in 2017-2018 to a low of 362 out of 480 (1-star rating) in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. Its current 2-star rating places it below average compared to other Minnesota high schools. While the school has relatively strong graduation rates (86.9% to 94.8%) and low dropout rates (generally under 2%), its test scores on the MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science tend to lag behind state averages by 10-20 percentage points.

Compared to nearby schools, Byron Senior High School and Kasson-Mantorville Senior High outperform Hayfield Secondary in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates, while Austin Senior High, Smec Alternative Learning Center, and Zumbro Area Learning Center lag behind. Hayfield Secondary's performance also varies by student subgroup, with female students and White students outperforming their low socioeconomic status peers, suggesting potential achievement gaps that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 9 6th Ave SE
       Hayfield, MN  55940-0006


(507) 671-1555

District: Hayfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,914 Help


Feeder schools for Hayfield Secondary:

Elementary:    Hayfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Compare Details Hayfield Secondary ranks worse than 68.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hayfield Secondary ranks worse than 52.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hayfield 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 (89%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayfield Secondary is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayfield Secondary is $10,914.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayfield Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayfield Secondary 371st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Hayfield Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Hayfield Secondary 250th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Hayfield Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Hayfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayfield Public School District 282nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hayfield Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.04 70th 387 81.9%
2005 39.79 299th 396 24.5%
2006 38.14 312th 406 23.2%
2007 51.50 229th 403 43.2%
2008 52.45 230th 409 43.8%
2009 52.05 133rd 230 42.2%
2010 58.08 207th 454 54.4%
2011 55.39 229th 478 52.1%
2012 83.67 27th 469 94.2%
2013 68.65 137th 488 71.9%
2014 64.73 169th 490 65.5%
2015 53.39 240th 516 53.5%
2016 62.50 187th 508 63.2%
2017 47.57 301st 523 42.4%
2018 55.47 252nd 518 51.4%
2019 38.73 352nd 533 34.0%
2021 26.13 403rd 521 22.6%
2022 36.96 342nd 520 34.2%
2023 17.69 448th 529 15.3%
2024 33.76 371st 545 31.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.45 279th 307 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.47 175th 401 56.4%
2019 40.53 270th 415 34.9%
2021 18.60 356th 399 10.8%
2022 23.43 336th 404 16.8%
2023 19.81 394th 459 14.2%
2024 40.65 288th 473 39.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 290th 436 33.5%
2019 35.74 321st 439 26.9%
2021 33.82 314th 443 29.1%
2022 43.62 277th 467 40.7%
2023 14.29 402nd 455 11.6%
2024 29.36 352nd 474 25.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 149th 438 66.0%
2019 38.92 297th 454 34.6%
2021 16.00 387th 437 11.4%
2022 27.53 357th 476 25.0%
2023 19.95 383rd 464 17.5%
2024 33.26 331st 479 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.08 293rd 428 31.5%
2019 26.09 356th 428 16.8%
2021 16.28 382nd 422 9.5%
2022 20.27 388th 438 11.4%
2023 7.79 423rd 436 3.0%
2024 20.51 381st 440 13.4%
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 Hayfield Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.24 253rd 433 41.6%
2005 72.16 148th 452 67.3%
2006 31.24 350th 450 22.2%
2007 57.10 244th 463 47.3%
2008 52.75 282nd 460 38.7%
2009 43.52 176th 234 24.8%
2010 61.37 253rd 540 53.1%
2011 59.82 274th 545 49.7%
2012 51.41 327th 539 39.3%
2013 65.46 195th 534 63.5%
2014 69.98 147th 483 69.6%
2015 58.22 241st 504 52.2%
2016 69.88 146th 489 70.1%
2017 69.34 164th 489 66.5%
2018 72.93 134th 494 72.9%
2019 59.38 232nd 492 52.8%
2021 40.04 294th 428 31.3%
2022 39.31 316th 472 33.1%
2023 54.28 228th 476 52.1%
2024 50.89 250th 480 47.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.89 243rd 374 35.0%
2019 27.63 283rd 370 23.5%
2021 37.07 189th 270 30.0%
2022 51.93 149th 312 52.2%
2023 50.50 191st 393 51.4%
2024 30.69 287th 389 26.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 179th 395 54.7%
2019 59.45 179th 401 55.4%
2021 37.33 247th 339 27.1%
2022 41.57 254th 388 34.5%
2023 44.30 247th 396 37.6%
2024 60.60 162nd 403 59.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 79th 398 80.2%
2019 42.90 267th 411 35.0%
2021 33.22 268th 351 23.6%
2022 30.48 312th 403 22.6%
2023 53.23 195th 398 51.0%
2024 22.87 332nd 405 18.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hayfield Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.86 159th 414 61.6%
2019 43.39 275th 412 33.3%
2021 27.57 301st 364 17.3%
2022 24.81 337th 401 16.0%
2023 48.44 219th 398 45.0%
2024 44.52 243rd 402 39.6%
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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.

Hayfield Secondary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2012

Open Quote I switched my daughter from Kasson to Hayfield schools and her math and reading skills significantly improved because of the dedicated involvement of the teachers and programs available. Further, there has been less bullying and harassment within the school from both students and teachers. Kasson is a very competitive, sport-focused school where Hayfield focuses on its academics. The main reason the test scores are much lower than Kasson is because of the higher number of non-native English speaking children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hayfield Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 397 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1989 427 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1990 444 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1991 425 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 430 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 459 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 473 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 519 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 519 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 512 3 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 523 2 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 516 1 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 518 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 470 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 445 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 445 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 418 1 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 411 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 425 3 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 427 2 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 393 1 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 397 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2010 364 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 352 2 2 10 1 1 3 0 371
2012 324 2 2 4 0 1 4 0 337
2013 318 2 1 10 1 0 3 0 335
2014 317 5 0 16 0 0 4 0 342
2015 317 5 0 19 1 0 5 0 347
2016 294 5 0 20 1 0 5 0 325
2017 341 3 0 26 2 0 6 0 378
2018 352 5 0 26 2 0 5 0 390
2019 338 5 0 30 2 0 7 0 382
2020 341 5 0 27 2 1 9 0 385
2021 335 2 0 27 2 0 10 0 376
2022 339 0 0 28 2 0 10 0 379
2023 321 5 0 25 3 0 9 0 363
2024 314 3 0 25 2 0 9 0 353

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 Hayfield Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 28.5 14.3 14.2
1989 434 29.0 14.9 12.2
1990 456 28.2 16.1 16.2
1991 433 28.7 15.0 14.3
1992 439 29.4 14.9 17.3
1993 469 29.5 15.9 16.4
1994 480 30.3 15.8 16
1995 525 20.2 26.0 10.3
1996 525 20.2 26.0 10.3
1997 521 29.9 17.4 16.1
1998 533 n/a 0.0 11.3
1999 528 39.5 13.4 11.4
2000 526 32.3 16.3 13.5
2001 479 29.0 16.5 16.5
2002 458 27.5 16.7 23.1
2003 458 27.5 16.7 23.1
2004 434 27.5 15.8 21.7
2005 427 27.1 15.8 17.1
2006 446 26.8 16.6 23.1
2007 446 26.7 16.7 23.1
2008 408 26.6 15.3 22.5
2009 410 22.4 18.3 24.1
2010 378 20.4 18.4 23.3
2011 371 22.5 16.4 25.1
2012 337 21.9 15.3 23.1
2013 335 22.5 14.8 20.9
2014 342 22.6 15.1 24.3
2015 347 24.0 14.4 25.4
2016 325 23.0 14.1 25.8
2017 378 23.1 16.3 27
2018 390 22.1 17.6 25.9
2019 382 21.5 17.6 28.5
2020 385 20.4 18.8 29.1
2021 376 19.8 18.9 23.7
2022 379 20.8 18.2 22.2
2023 363 20.3 17.8 35.8
2024 353 22.0 16.0 34.8

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 Hayfield Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 28.5 14.3 14.2
1989 434 29.0 14.9 12.2
1990 456 28.2 16.1 16.2
1991 433 28.7 15.0 14.3
1992 439 29.4 14.9 17.3
1993 469 29.5 15.9 16.4
1994 480 30.3 15.8 16
1995 525 20.2 26.0 10.3
1996 525 20.2 26.0 10.3
1997 521 29.9 17.4 16.1
1998 533 n/a 0.0 11.3
1999 528 39.5 13.4 11.4
2000 526 32.3 16.3 13.5
2001 479 29.0 16.5 16.5
2002 458 27.5 16.7 23.1
2003 458 27.5 16.7 23.1
2004 434 27.5 15.8 21.7
2005 427 27.1 15.8 17.1
2006 446 26.8 16.6 23.1
2007 446 26.7 16.7 23.1
2008 408 26.6 15.3 22.5
2009 410 22.4 18.3 24.1
2010 378 20.4 18.4 23.3
2011 371 22.5 16.4 25.1
2012 337 21.9 15.3 23.1
2013 335 22.5 14.8 20.9
2014 342 22.6 15.1 24.3
2015 347 24.0 14.4 25.4
2016 325 23.0 14.1 25.8
2017 378 23.1 16.3 27
2018 390 22.1 17.6 25.9
2019 382 21.5 17.6 28.5
2020 385 20.4 18.8 29.1
2021 376 19.8 18.9 23.7
2022 379 20.8 18.2 22.2
2023 363 20.3 17.8 35.8
2024 353 22.0 16.0 34.8

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 Hayfield Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,914

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayfield Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 352nd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 448th of 529 Middle schools
 18.6%
Ranks 232nd of 492 High schoolsRanks 228th of 476 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Hayfield Secondary)30.919.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)30.919.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Hayfield Secondary)50.923.8
 27.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)50.923.8
 27.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Hayfield Secondary)35.121.4
 13.7%
   7th Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)35.121.4
 13.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hayfield Secondary)49.126.8
 22.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)49.126.8
 22.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Hayfield Secondary)50.912
 38.9%
   8th Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)50.912
 38.9%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hayfield Secondary)52.626
 26.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)52.626
 26.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Hayfield Secondary)31.68.2
 23.4%
   8th Grade Science (Hayfield Public School District)31.68.2
 23.4%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hayfield Secondary)53.258.7
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)53.258.7
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Hayfield Secondary)42.619
 23.6%
   11th Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)42.619
 23.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Hayfield Secondary)52.339.1
 13.1%
   End of Course Science (Hayfield Public School District)52.339.1
 13.1%
   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 Students382363
 5%
African American55
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White338321
 5%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%35.8%
 7.3%


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Hayfield Secondary ranks 250th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Hayfield Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hayfield Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Hayfield Secondary.

Students at Hayfield Secondary are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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