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#1825 of 1,992 schools in MN

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle

Middle School · Kenyon-wanamingo School District · Kenyon, MN

A middle school in Kenyon, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 6TH ST, Kenyon, MN 55946

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$15,982
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Kenyon-wanamingo Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kenyon-wanamingo 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average284/100K

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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

$80,461

Median home value

$240,400

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55946; 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.

Kenyon-wanamingo School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle is listed in KENYON-WANAMINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kenyon-wanamingo Middle

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle is a public middle school in Kenyon, MN, part of Kenyon-wanamingo School District, serving approximately 216 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kenyon-wanamingo Middle

What grades does Kenyon-wanamingo Middle serve?

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Middle?

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenyon-wanamingo Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Kenyon-wanamingo Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kenyon-wanamingo Middle rank in MN?

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle ranks #1,825 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Kenyon-wanamingo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Kenyon-wanamingo Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle a charter school?

No, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle a Title I school?

No, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenyon-wanamingo Middle?

33.8% of students at Kenyon-wanamingo 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
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Goodhue County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 55946)
3,366
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
43.7
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 55946; 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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