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#669 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Sleepy Eye Sec.
High School · Sleepy Eye Public School District · Sleepy Eye, MN
A high school in Sleepy Eye, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 4TH AVE SW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sleepy Eye Sec. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sleepy Eye Sec. 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sleepy Eye), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,429
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School K-12Private · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sleepy Eye Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sleepy Eye Sec. is listed in SLEEPY EYE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sleepy Eye Sec.
Sleepy Eye Sec. is a public high school in Sleepy Eye, MN, part of Sleepy Eye Public School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sleepy Eye Sec.
What grades does Sleepy Eye Sec. serve?
Sleepy Eye Sec. serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Sleepy Eye Sec.?
Sleepy Eye Sec. has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Eye Sec.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Eye Sec. is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sleepy Eye Sec. rank in MN?
Sleepy Eye Sec. ranks #669 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sleepy Eye Sec.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sleepy Eye Sec. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sleepy Eye Sec.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sleepy Eye Sec. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sleepy Eye Sec. a charter school?
No, Sleepy Eye Sec. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sleepy Eye Sec. a Title I school?
No, Sleepy Eye Sec. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sleepy Eye Sec.?
39.7% of students at Sleepy Eye Sec. 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (507) 794-7904
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56085)
- 5,013
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
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 56085; 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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