Average
#1147 of 1,992 schools in MN
Medford Elementary
Elementary School · Medford Public School District · Medford, MN
An elementary school in Medford, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 2ND AVE SE, Medford, MN 55049
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Medford Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Medford Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low171/100K
Powered by
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
$90,700
Median home value
$233,100
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 483 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medford Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,434NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Medford Elementary is listed in MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medford Elementary
Medford Elementary is a public elementary school in Medford, MN, part of Medford Public School District, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medford Elementary
What grades does Medford Elementary serve?
Medford Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Medford Elementary?
Medford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medford Elementary rank in MN?
Medford Elementary ranks #1,147 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Medford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Medford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Medford Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medford Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Medford Elementary a charter school?
No, Medford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Medford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medford Elementary?
40.5% of students at Medford Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Steele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (507) 214-6312
- Area population (ZIP 55049)
- 2,634
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 55049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.