Below Average
#1713 of 1,992 schools in MN
Ellis Middle
Middle School · Austin Public School District · Austin, MN
An Austin Public School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1700 4TH AVE SE, Austin, MN 55912
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellis Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ellis 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$68,205
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dominion AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| New Dominion SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 2–11 | 1.4 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Austin Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 246 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Austin Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellis Middle is listed in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle is a public middle school in Austin, MN, part of Austin Public School District, serving approximately 713 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellis Middle
What grades does Ellis Middle serve?
Ellis Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ellis Middle?
Ellis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellis Middle rank in MN?
Ellis Middle ranks #1,713 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ellis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Ellis Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellis Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ellis Middle a charter school?
No, Ellis Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellis Middle a Title I school?
No, Ellis Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellis Middle?
66.8% of students at Ellis 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (507) 460-1500
- Area population (ZIP 55912)
- 29,438
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 55912; 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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