Summary:
ZIP code 55954 covers Mabel, Minnesota, and is home to two schools — Mabel-Canton Elementary for grades PK–6 (143 students) and Mabel-Canton Secondary for grades 7–12 (126 students) — both serving a combined 269 students in the Mabel-Canton Public School District, which ranks 65 of 458 Minnesota districts (86th percentile, 4 stars).
Mabel-Canton Elementary is the academic standout. In 2025–2026 it beat both the district and the state in every subject: math 50.0% (district 46.9, state 44.9), reading 69.9% (district 64.0, state 48.6) and science 43.5% (district 34.3, state 25.5). Grade-level results include 81.3% in 3rd grade math vs. 57.9% statewide, 85.0% in 6th grade reading vs. 53.4%, and 69.6% in 5th grade reading vs. 54.5%. Its rank rose to 189 of 869 schools (78th percentile, 4 stars), up from 3 stars and the 63rd percentile in 2023–2024, and science proficiency climbed about 11.7 points over the past year while reading held steady.
Mabel-Canton Secondary stands out for completion: a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate in 2024–2025, versus 84.9% and 4.2% statewide. Reading (57.1%) and science (29.5%) topped state averages (48.6% and 25.5%) but trailed the district, while math (42.9%) fell below both. Grade-level strengths include 7th grade math at 52.2% and 7th grade reading at 62.5%; 11th grade math (18.2%) is the clearest weak spot versus 35.3% statewide. It ranks 165 of 473 schools (65th percentile, 3 stars), down from 4 stars and the 84th percentile in 2023–2024. With small cohorts, single-grade percentages can swing year to year.
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