East Central Middle Secondary (Closed 2012)

61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (10-11)
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
35-39%
56%
(10-11)
65-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)
8%
2%
Asian
(10-11)
1%
6%
Hispanic
(10-11)
3%
7%
Black
(10-11)
4%
9%
White
(10-11)
84%
74%
Hawaiian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
39%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend East Central Middle Secondary?
155 students attend East Central Middle Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East Central Middle Secondary students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is East Central Middle Secondary part of?
East Central Middle Secondary is part of East Central School District.

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