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#1023 of 1,992 schools in MN

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Middle School · Minnewaska School District · Glenwood, MN

A middle school in Glenwood, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25122 STATE HWY 28, Glenwood, MN 56334

  • Math 61% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$15,986
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Minnewaska Area Intermediate 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated760/100K

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

$67,264

Median home value

$258,400

Median rent

$844/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Minnewaska Area Win AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.4K–124.0 mi41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Minnewaska School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$15,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is listed in MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is a public middle school in Glenwood, MN, part of Minnewaska School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades 4th-6th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

What grades does Minnewaska Area Intermediate School serve?

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnewaska Area Intermediate School rank in MN?

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks #1,023 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Minnewaska Area Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minnewaska Area Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Minnewaska Area Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?

31.7% of students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
303
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pope County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 56334)
5,791
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
44.8
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 56334; 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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