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Deer River Secondary
PublicHighGrades 6–12
101 1st Ave NE, Deer River, MN 56636 · (218) 246-8241 · Part of Deer River Public School District
Students
425
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Deer River Secondary
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 52.5%
Location
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101 1st Ave NE, Deer River
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 662
Grade 764
Grade 868
Grade 959
Grade 1067
Grade 1156
Grade 1249
Enrollment over time
448’20
432’21
443’22
438’23
425’24
Down 5.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 51%American Indian/Alaska Native 35%Two or more races 13%Hispanic <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.