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#1508 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lynd Middle School
Middle School · Lynd Public School District · Lynd, MN
A middle school in Lynd, MN where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
106 SAINT ALBANS ST, Lynd, MN 56157
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lynd Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lynd 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low161/100K
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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
$87,708
Median home value
$214,100
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56157; 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.
Lynd Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynd Middle School is listed in LYND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynd Middle School
Lynd Middle School is a public middle school in Lynd, MN, part of Lynd Public School District, serving approximately 62 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynd Middle School
What grades does Lynd Middle School serve?
Lynd Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lynd Middle School?
Lynd Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynd Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynd Middle School rank in MN?
Lynd Middle School ranks #1,508 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lynd Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynd Middle 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 Lynd Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynd Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Lynd Middle School a charter school?
No, Lynd Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynd Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lynd Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynd Middle School?
50.0% of students at Lynd 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
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (507) 865-4440
- Area population (ZIP 56157)
- 843
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 56157; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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