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#281 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 14% in state

Marshall County Central High

High School · Marshall County Central Schools · Newfolden, MN

A high school in Newfolden, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

BOX 189, Newfolden, MN 56738

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$14,361
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Marshall County Central High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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

28.8%

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 Marshall County Central High 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low112/100K

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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

$70,962

Median home value

$180,300

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Marshall County Central Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall County Central High is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall County Central High

Marshall County Central High is a public high school in Newfolden, MN, part of Marshall County Central Schools, serving approximately 215 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall County Central High

What grades does Marshall County Central High serve?

Marshall County Central High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshall County Central High?

Marshall County Central High has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall County Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall County Central High is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall County Central High rank in MN?

Marshall County Central High ranks #281 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Marshall County Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall County Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Marshall County Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall County Central High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marshall County Central High a charter school?

No, Marshall County Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall County Central High a Title I school?

No, Marshall County Central High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall County Central High?

28.8% of students at Marshall County Central High 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
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 56738)
1,407
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
39.8
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 56738; 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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