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#786 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 39% in state

Chatfield Secondary

High School · Chatfield Public Schools · Chatfield, MN

A high school in Chatfield, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

205 UNION ST NE, Chatfield, MN 55923

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,548
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Chatfield Secondary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

22.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chatfield 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low108/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$93,446

Median home value

$251,100

Median rent

$709/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Focus AlpEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chatfield Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chatfield Secondary is listed in CHATFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chatfield Secondary

Chatfield Secondary is a public high school in Chatfield, MN, part of Chatfield Public Schools, serving approximately 437 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chatfield Secondary

What grades does Chatfield Secondary serve?

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

How many students attend Chatfield Secondary?

Chatfield Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Secondary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chatfield Secondary rank in MN?

Chatfield Secondary ranks #786 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Chatfield Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chatfield Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Chatfield Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chatfield Secondary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chatfield Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Chatfield Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

22.9% of students at Chatfield 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
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Olmsted County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 55923)
4,387
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
40.7
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 55923; 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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