Excellent
#89 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Delano Intermediate School
Middle School · Delano Public School District · Delano, MN
A middle school in Delano, MN where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
683 TIGER DRIVE, Delano, MN 55328
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delano Intermediate School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delano Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,036
Median home value
$382,600
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Rockford MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Delano Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delano Intermediate School is listed in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delano Intermediate School
Delano Intermediate School is a public middle school in Delano, MN, part of Delano Public School District, serving approximately 544 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delano Intermediate School
What grades does Delano Intermediate School serve?
Delano Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Delano Intermediate School?
Delano Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delano Intermediate School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delano Intermediate School rank in MN?
Delano Intermediate School ranks #89 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Delano Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delano Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Delano Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delano Intermediate School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delano Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Delano Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delano Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Delano Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delano Intermediate School?
11.9% of students at Delano Intermediate School 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (763) 972-7602
- Area population (ZIP 55328)
- 9,933
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55328; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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