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#373 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 19% in state

Cromwell-wright Secondary

High School · Cromwell-wright Public Schools · Cromwell, MN

A high school in Cromwell, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7, Cromwell, MN 55726

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,902
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Cromwell-wright Secondary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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 Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 47% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cromwell-wright 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average318/100K

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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

$76,667

Median home value

$218,900

Median rent

$920/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Cromwell-wright Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cromwell-wright Secondary is listed in CROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cromwell-wright Secondary

Cromwell-wright Secondary is a public high school in Cromwell, MN, part of Cromwell-wright Public Schools, serving approximately 150 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cromwell-wright Secondary

What grades does Cromwell-wright Secondary serve?

Cromwell-wright Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cromwell-wright Secondary?

Cromwell-wright Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cromwell-wright Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cromwell-wright Secondary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cromwell-wright Secondary rank in MN?

Cromwell-wright Secondary ranks #373 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Cromwell-wright Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cromwell-wright Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Cromwell-wright Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cromwell-wright Secondary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cromwell-wright Secondary a charter school?

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

Is Cromwell-wright Secondary a Title I school?

No, Cromwell-wright Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cromwell-wright Secondary?

27.3% of students at Cromwell-wright 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
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carlton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 55726)
1,065
Area average commute
36.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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 55726; 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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