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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 274068001693

TRUMAN SECONDARY

401 E 1ST ST S, TRUMAN, MN 56088 · (507) 776-2111 · Martin County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL93 STUDENTS
Enrollment
93
High
DISTRICT 115 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
51 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
19
Grade 8
15
Grade 9
18
Grade 10
12
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
17
Student demographics
White
8288%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
78%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 12%
Two+
44%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5458%
Female
3942%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
34.9%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
25.6%
MN avg 45.3%
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
27.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.6%
based on MN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.3pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
93
+23 (+33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 8.5:1
% White
88%
was 94%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About TRUMAN SECONDARY

TRUMAN SECONDARY is one of the micro-enrollment senior highs in TRUMAN, Minnesota, run under TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 93 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 371 students per school, that is 75% leaner than typical.

TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 229 students. TRUMAN SECONDARY is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, TRUMAN SECONDARY lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). Beyond that, the school shows 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, TRUMAN SECONDARY logs 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.3:1, putting TRUMAN SECONDARY tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 55% of students at TRUMAN SECONDARY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, TRUMAN SECONDARY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 35.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 27.3%.

Across the wider county, census data for Martin County shows the typical household earns roughly $59,507 per year, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Martin County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,110 students), TRUMAN SECONDARY is one campus in the mix.

TRUMAN ELEMENTARY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), TRUMAN SECONDARY ranks 4th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 29.8%.

TRUMAN SECONDARY operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 33%: 70 students in 2018 compared to 93 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 94% to 88% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 8.5:1 in 2018 to 10.0:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Martin County at a glance

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Population
19,780
Census ACS
Median income
$59,507
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,110 students

Quick facts

School name
TRUMAN SECONDARY
District
TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
401 E 1ST ST S, TRUMAN, MN 56088
Phone
(507) 776-2111
County
Martin County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
93
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
10.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
51 (55%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
274068001693
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About TRUMAN SECONDARY
How many students attend TRUMAN SECONDARY?
TRUMAN SECONDARY enrolls approximately 93 students in grades 07-12.
Is TRUMAN SECONDARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
TRUMAN SECONDARY is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at TRUMAN SECONDARY?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at TRUMAN SECONDARY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at TRUMAN SECONDARY?
At TRUMAN SECONDARY, the student body is approximately 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Is TRUMAN SECONDARY public or private?
TRUMAN SECONDARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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