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#1491 of 1,992 schools in MN
Gsl Junior High School
Middle School · Glencoe-silver Lake School District · Glencoe, MN
A Glencoe-silver Lake School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1621 16TH ST E, Glencoe, MN 55336
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gsl Junior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gsl Junior High 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glencoe), 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
$73,314
Median home value
$235,600
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55336; 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.
Glencoe-silver Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gsl Junior High School is listed in GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gsl Junior High School
Gsl Junior High School is a public middle school in Glencoe, MN, part of Glencoe-silver Lake School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,491 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gsl Junior High School
What grades does Gsl Junior High School serve?
Gsl Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Gsl Junior High School?
Gsl Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gsl Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gsl Junior High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gsl Junior High School rank in MN?
Gsl Junior High School ranks #1,491 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Gsl Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gsl Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Gsl Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gsl Junior High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gsl Junior High School a charter school?
No, Gsl Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gsl Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Gsl Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gsl Junior High School?
37.9% of students at Gsl Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- McLeod County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (320) 864-2456
- Area population (ZIP 55336)
- 8,266
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 55336; 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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