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Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 105 students in Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ 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
2,722 Schools
# Students
105 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ 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 $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,686 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,429
$17,852
Spending / Student
$24,686
$18,577
Best Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
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 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 105 students.
What is the rank of Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #340 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 51±¬ÁÏ District?
96% of Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Comfrey 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,686 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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