Serving 289 students in grades 7-12, Madelia 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madelia Secondary's student population of 289 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Rankings
Madelia Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madelia Secondary is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
40%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madelia Secondary's ranking?
Madelia Secondary is ranked #1228 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madelia Secondary?
The graduation rate of Madelia Secondary is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Madelia Secondary?
289 students attend Madelia Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Madelia Secondary students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madelia Secondary?
Madelia Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madelia Secondary offer ?
Madelia Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madelia Secondary part of?
Madelia Secondary is part of Madelia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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