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Comfrey 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 104 students in Comfrey Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Comfrey Public 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 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
2,767 Schools
# Students
104 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Comfrey 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,654 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,962 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,654
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,962
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Comfrey Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comfrey Public School District?
Comfrey Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 104 students.
What is the rank of Comfrey Public School District?
Comfrey Public School District is ranked #337 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 Comfrey Public School District?
92% of Comfrey Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comfrey Public School District?
Comfrey Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Comfrey Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,962 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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