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Grand Meadow Middle
Middle School · Grand Meadow Public School District · Grand Meadow, MN
A middle school in Grand Meadow, MN where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 68, Grand Meadow, MN 55936
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Meadow Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Meadow 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 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrich GmEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 11 | 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.
Grand Meadow Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle is listed in GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Meadow Middle
Grand Meadow Middle is a public middle school in Grand Meadow, MN, part of Grand Meadow Public School District, serving approximately 117 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,978 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Meadow Middle
What grades does Grand Meadow Middle serve?
Grand Meadow Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Grand Meadow Middle?
Grand Meadow Middle has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Middle is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Meadow Middle rank in MN?
Grand Meadow Middle ranks #1,978 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Grand Meadow Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Meadow Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Meadow Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Meadow Middle a charter school?
No, Grand Meadow Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Meadow Middle a Title I school?
No, Grand Meadow Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Meadow Middle?
29.1% of students at Grand Meadow 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (507) 754-5318
- 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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