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Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 105 students in Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
105 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,429 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,686 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,429
$17,854
Spending / Student
$24,686
$18,580
Best Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Comfrey Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 2 public schools serving 105 students.
What is the rank of Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #341 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
96% of Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Comfrey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,686 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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