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#248 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 12% in state

Comfrey Secondary

High School · Comfrey Public School District · Comfrey, MN

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

305 OCHRE ST W, Comfrey, MN 56019

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$19,191
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Comfrey Secondary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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

53.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Comfrey 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low139/100K

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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

$68,750

Median home value

$145,400

Median rent

$636/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Comfrey Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Comfrey Secondary

Comfrey Secondary is a public high school in Comfrey, MN, part of Comfrey Public School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Comfrey Secondary

What grades does Comfrey Secondary serve?

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

How many students attend Comfrey Secondary?

Comfrey Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Comfrey Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Comfrey Secondary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Comfrey Secondary rank in MN?

Comfrey Secondary ranks #248 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Comfrey Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Comfrey Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Comfrey Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Comfrey Secondary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Comfrey Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Comfrey Secondary a Title I school?

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

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

53.6% of students at Comfrey 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
56
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 56019)
767
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
45.5
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 56019; 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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