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#595 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 30% in state

Blooming Prairie High School

High School · Blooming Prairie Public Schools · Blooming Prairie, MN

A high school in Blooming Prairie, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

202 4TH AVE NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,920
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Blooming Prairie High School score 42% 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 Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blooming Prairie High School 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low171/100K

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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

$76,310

Median home value

$193,300

Median rent

$692/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55917; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Blooming Prairie Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blooming Prairie High School is listed in Blooming Prairie Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blooming Prairie High School

Blooming Prairie High School is a public high school in Blooming Prairie, MN, part of Blooming Prairie Public Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blooming Prairie High School

What grades does Blooming Prairie High School serve?

Blooming Prairie High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Blooming Prairie High School?

Blooming Prairie High School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blooming Prairie High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blooming Prairie High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blooming Prairie High School rank in MN?

Blooming Prairie High School ranks #595 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Blooming Prairie High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blooming Prairie High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Blooming Prairie High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blooming Prairie High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blooming Prairie High School a charter school?

No, Blooming Prairie High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blooming Prairie High School a Title I school?

No, Blooming Prairie High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blooming Prairie High School?

38.4% of students at Blooming Prairie High School 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
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Steele County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 55917)
3,531
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
43.3
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 55917; 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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