A+
Excellent
94/100

Dawson-boyd Secondary

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 848 CHESTNUT ST, Dawson, MN 56232
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 67% · Math 47% proficient · 76th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
A+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%76/100reading 82nd percentile, math 71st percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+21 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%52%reading +7 pts, math -1 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +4 pts, math +18 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 848 CHESTNUT ST
City Dawson
ZIP Code 56232
District 2710090
NCES School ID 271009000430
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56232

Understanding the community around Dawson-boyd Secondary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,667
Per Capita Income $37,650
Poverty Rate 1.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,900
Median Rent $573
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dawson-boyd Secondary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.9%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Black 1.1%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 18.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dawson-boyd Secondary?
Dawson-boyd Secondary has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dawson-boyd Secondary?
Dawson-boyd Secondary has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Dawson-boyd Secondary serve?
Dawson-boyd Secondary serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dawson-boyd Secondary receive per student?
Dawson-boyd Secondary receives $37,013 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dawson-boyd Secondary in 56232 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,374
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
16.5%

Other Schools in 56232

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026