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#144 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 7% in state

Grand Meadow Elementary

Elementary School · Grand Meadow Public School District · Grand Meadow, MN

An elementary school in Grand Meadow, MN where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

BOX 68, Grand Meadow, MN 55936

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,533
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Grand Meadow Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

25.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Meadow Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low227/100K

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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

$79,196

Median home value

$210,000

Median rent

$725/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enrich GmEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grand Meadow Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand Meadow Elementary is listed in GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand Meadow Elementary

Grand Meadow Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Meadow, MN, part of Grand Meadow Public School District, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Meadow Elementary

What grades does Grand Meadow Elementary serve?

Grand Meadow Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Grand Meadow Elementary?

Grand Meadow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand Meadow Elementary rank in MN?

Grand Meadow Elementary ranks #144 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Grand Meadow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Meadow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Grand Meadow Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Meadow Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grand Meadow Elementary a charter school?

No, Grand Meadow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grand Meadow Elementary a Title I school?

No, Grand Meadow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Meadow Elementary?

25.6% of students at Grand Meadow Elementary 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Mower County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 55936)
1,763
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
42.2
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 55936; 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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