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#643 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 32% in state

Ashby Secondary

High School · Ashby Public School District · Ashby, MN

A high school in Ashby, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO BOX 30, Ashby, MN 56309

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,689
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Ashby Secondary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

36.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ashby 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low213/100K

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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

$83,594

Median home value

$270,400

Median rent

$839/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·12 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ashby Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashby Secondary is listed in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashby Secondary

Ashby Secondary is a public high school in Ashby, MN, part of Ashby Public School District, serving approximately 141 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashby Secondary

What grades does Ashby Secondary serve?

Ashby Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Ashby Secondary?

Ashby Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashby Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashby Secondary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashby Secondary rank in MN?

Ashby Secondary ranks #643 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Ashby Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashby Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ashby Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashby Secondary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ashby Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Ashby Secondary a Title I school?

No, Ashby Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashby Secondary?

36.9% of students at Ashby 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
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 56309)
1,456
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
44
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 56309; 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

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