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Ellsworth Secondary

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Ellsworth Secondary is a public high school located in Ellsworth, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Ellsworth Public School District, which is ranked 143 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth Secondary has a predominantly white student population, with 85.48% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a strong graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 100% over the past few years, and a 0% dropout rate. However, its test scores on the MCA-III assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science for all grades at 30.3%, 46.88%, and 17.39%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.27% to 55.38% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Hills-Beaver Creek School District (27.04%) and Luverne Public School District (28.31%).

Ellsworth Secondary's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking varying significantly over the years, from 81 out of 489 Minnesota high schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 397 out of 504 in 2014-2015 (1-star rating). While the school's male students have performed relatively well, ranking 71 out of 403 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022, its white students have consistently ranked lower than the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary and Luverne Senior High, Ellsworth Secondary's performance is generally lower, suggesting it may face challenges in providing a competitive educational experience.

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,346

Per pupil spending ?

31.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129-0008

(507) 967-2242

District: Ellsworth Public School District

Feeder schools for Ellsworth Secondary:

Elementary:

Ellsworth Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

11.7%

African American:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2010 → 42nd in 2022

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (38% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 42 percentile points since 2010

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg51%

Minnesota avg47%

Not ranked this year

Ellsworth Secondary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

101^st of 446Ellsworth Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	56.3	229 of 545	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.1	298 of 521	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	67.6	154 of 523	70.6%	★★★★☆
2016	42.8	317 of 508	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	67.1	160 of 516	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.8	224 of 478	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	42.6	310 of 454	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.2	184 of 230	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	42.5	286 of 409	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.7	173 of 403	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	85.7	28 of 406	93.1%	★★★★★
2005	74.0	101 of 396	74.5%	★★★★☆
2004	15.5	341 of 387	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	45.5	264 of 474	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	42.3	261 of 440	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.3	321 of 422	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	47.4	275 of 472	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.8	326 of 428	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	57.1	255 of 494	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	78.9	81 of 489	83.4%	★★★★☆
2015	22.2	397 of 504	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	70.4	144 of 483	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	58.2	264 of 534	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.4	147 of 539	72.7%	★★★★☆
2011	74.8	109 of 545	80.0%	★★★★☆
2010	76.5	88 of 540	83.7%	★★★★☆
2009	75.0	61 of 234	73.9%	★★★★☆
2008	59.8	237 of 460	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	28.9	357 of 463	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	69.8	168 of 450	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.4	255 of 452	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	61.1	254 of 433	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	76.8	71 of 403	82.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	28.8	324 of 401	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	296 of 364	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.4	290 of 414	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Female (2024)44th percentile-14 vs school

White (2024)41st percentile-17 vs school

High school

Male (2022)82nd percentile+41 vs school

White (2022)19th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading39%-10 vs state

Math36%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Total
Ellsworth Secondary	Public	7-12	513 S Broadway St	Ellsworth	56129	Nobles County	Ellsworth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 967-2242	60	5	11.1	31.7%	49 (81.7%)	2 (3.3%)	7 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)		45.5			35.7		54.6			39.3	$17,346
Adrian Secondary	Public	9-12	415 Kentucky Ave	Adrian	56110	Nobles County	Adrian Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 483-2232	155	12	12.8	35.5%	121 (78.1%)	2 (1.3%)	25 (16.1%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	53.4	237^th of 450 public high schools	47.3%		57.7	222^nd of 480 public high schools	53.8%	15				27.8	27.8				48.5	48.5	$14,223
Adrian Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	415 Kentucky Ave	Adrian	56110	Nobles County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 483-2266	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Luverne Senior High	Public	9-12	709 N Kniss Ave	Luverne	56156	Rock County	Luverne Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 283-4491	351	27	13.0	24.2%	301 (85.8%)	4 (1.1%)	23 (6.6%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.7%)	72.7	119^th of 450 public high schools	73.6%		75.9	103^rd of 480 public high schools	78.5%	16				72.0	72.0				43.7	43.7	$10,954
Luverne Alternative Program	Public	10-12	709 N Kniss Ave	Luverne	56156	Rock County	Luverne Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 283-4491	5	1	10.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$20,952
Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary	Public	6-12	301 N Summit Ave	Hills	56138	Rock County	Hills-Beaver Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 962-3240	190	16	11.8	22.1%	168 (88.4%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	7 (3.7%)	82.8	64^th of 450 public high schools	85.8%		84	53^rd of 480 public high schools	89.0%	11	34.6	57.1	60.0	38.2	46.9	69.2	71.4	48.0	79.2	67.0	$11,164

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth Secondary

What district is Ellsworth Secondary in?

Ellsworth Public School District

What schools feed into Ellsworth Secondary?

Ellsworth Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ellsworth Elementary

How many students attend Ellsworth Secondary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Ellsworth Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth Secondary?

Students at Ellsworth Secondary are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 MCA-III test scoresAug 29, 2025

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesMay 8, 2025

2022–23 graduation ratesDec 2, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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