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#1029 of 1,992 schools in MN
Blue Earth Area Middle
Middle School · Blue Earth Area School District · Blue Earth, MN
A middle school in Blue Earth, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
315 E 6TH ST, Blue Earth, MN 56013
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Earth Area Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Earth Area Middle 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Earth), 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
$64,360
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Blue Earth Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Earth Area Middle is listed in Blue Earth Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Earth Area Middle
Blue Earth Area Middle is a public middle school in Blue Earth, MN, part of Blue Earth Area School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades 6th-7th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Earth Area Middle
What grades does Blue Earth Area Middle serve?
Blue Earth Area Middle serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Middle?
Blue Earth Area Middle has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Earth Area Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Earth Area Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Earth Area Middle rank in MN?
Blue Earth Area Middle ranks #1,029 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Blue Earth Area Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Earth Area Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Blue Earth Area Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Earth Area Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blue Earth Area Middle a charter school?
No, Blue Earth Area Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Earth Area Middle a Title I school?
No, Blue Earth Area Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Earth Area Middle?
50.4% of students at Blue Earth Area Middle 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
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Faribault County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (507) 526-3115
- Area population (ZIP 56013)
- 4,534
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 56013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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