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#949 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 48% in state

Hastings Middle School

Middle School · Hastings Public School District · Hastings, MN

A middle school in Hastings, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 11TH ST W, Hastings, MN 55033

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$14,745
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Hastings Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

30.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hastings 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,126/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hastings), 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

$102,026

Median home value

$335,800

Median rent

$1,174/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prescott MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.86–84.0 mi274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hastings Public School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hastings Middle School is listed in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hastings Middle School

Hastings Middle School is a public middle school in Hastings, MN, part of Hastings Public School District, serving approximately 1,178 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hastings Middle School

What grades does Hastings Middle School serve?

Hastings Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Hastings Middle School?

Hastings Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hastings Middle School rank in MN?

Hastings Middle School ranks #949 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Hastings Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hastings Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hastings Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hastings Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hastings Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hastings Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hastings Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hastings Middle School?

30.6% of students at Hastings 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
1,178
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 55033)
29,241
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
41.9
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 55033; 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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