Serving 269 students in grades 7-12, Dawson-boyd 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawson-boyd Secondary's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Dawson-boyd 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 Dawson-boyd Secondary is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
85%
60%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson-boyd Secondary's ranking?
Dawson-boyd Secondary is ranked #1249 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dawson-boyd Secondary often compared to?
Dawson-boyd Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson-boyd Secondary?
The graduation rate of Dawson-boyd Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dawson-boyd Secondary?
269 students attend Dawson-boyd Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dawson-boyd Secondary students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson-boyd Secondary?
Dawson-boyd Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dawson-boyd Secondary offer ?
Dawson-boyd Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson-boyd Secondary part of?
Dawson-boyd Secondary is part of Dawson-Boyd Public School District.
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