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#544 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 27% in state

Alden-conger Secondary

High School · Alden-conger Public School District · Alden, MN

A high school in Alden, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

BOX 99, Alden, MN 56009

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,020
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Alden-conger Secondary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alden-conger Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average312/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,632

Median home value

$187,200

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enrich AldenEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi13Compare →
Next Step West (alden)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–120.2 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alden-conger Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alden-conger Secondary is listed in ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alden-conger Secondary

Alden-conger Secondary is a public high school in Alden, MN, part of Alden-conger Public School District, serving approximately 222 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alden-conger Secondary

What grades does Alden-conger Secondary serve?

Alden-conger Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Alden-conger Secondary?

Alden-conger Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden-conger Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Alden-conger Secondary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alden-conger Secondary rank in MN?

Alden-conger Secondary ranks #544 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Alden-conger Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Alden-conger Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alden-conger Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alden-conger Secondary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alden-conger Secondary a charter school?

No, Alden-conger Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alden-conger Secondary a Title I school?

No, Alden-conger Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alden-conger Secondary?

33.8% of students at Alden-conger Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Freeborn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 56009)
1,539
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
48
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56009; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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