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#651 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 33% in state
Hermantown Middle
Middle School · Hermantown Community Schools · Hermantown, MN
A Hermantown Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4289 UGSTAD RD, Hermantown, MN 55811
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermantown Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
22.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermantown 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,638/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermantown), 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
$77,877
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hermantown Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermantown Middle is listed in Hermantown Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermantown Middle
Hermantown Middle is a public middle school in Hermantown, MN, part of Hermantown Community Schools, serving approximately 646 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermantown Middle
What grades does Hermantown Middle serve?
Hermantown Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hermantown Middle?
Hermantown Middle has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermantown Middle rank in MN?
Hermantown Middle ranks #651 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hermantown Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermantown Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hermantown Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermantown Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hermantown Middle a charter school?
No, Hermantown Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermantown Middle a Title I school?
No, Hermantown Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermantown Middle?
22.3% of students at Hermantown 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
- 646
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (218) 729-6690
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 55811; 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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