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Dover-eyota Middle School

Middle School · Dover-eyota Public School District · Eyota, MN

A middle school in Eyota, MN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

615 S AVE SW, Eyota, MN 55934

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$11,637
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Dover-eyota Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dover-eyota Middle School 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$87,645

Median home value

$300,500

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55934; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dover-eyota Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dover-eyota Middle School is listed in DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dover-eyota Middle School

Dover-eyota Middle School is a public middle school in Eyota, MN, part of Dover-eyota Public School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,914 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dover-eyota Middle School

What grades does Dover-eyota Middle School serve?

Dover-eyota Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dover-eyota Middle School?

Dover-eyota Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover-eyota Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dover-eyota Middle School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dover-eyota Middle School rank in MN?

Dover-eyota Middle School ranks #1,914 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Dover-eyota Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dover-eyota Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Dover-eyota Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover-eyota Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dover-eyota Middle School a charter school?

No, Dover-eyota Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dover-eyota Middle School a Title I school?

No, Dover-eyota Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover-eyota Middle School?

20.8% of students at Dover-eyota Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Olmsted County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 55934)
3,542
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
40.1
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 55934; 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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