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Alden-Conger Public 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 444 students in Alden-Conger Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Alden-Conger Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
444 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alden-Conger Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,964 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,074
$17,758
Spending / Student
$16,964
$18,479
Best Alden-Conger Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alden-conger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Alden-conger Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alden-Conger Public School District?
Alden-Conger Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 444 students.
What is the rank of Alden-Conger Public School District?
Alden-Conger Public School District is ranked #298 out of 514 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 Alden-Conger Public School District?
91% of Alden-Conger Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alden-Conger Public School District?
Alden-Conger Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Alden-Conger Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,964 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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