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#1185 of 1,992 schools in MN

Minnewaska Area Junior High

Middle School · Minnewaska School District · Glenwood, MN

A middle school in Glenwood, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25122 STATE HWY 28, Glenwood, MN 56334

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,986
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Minnewaska Area Junior High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Minnewaska Area Junior High 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
#5 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 Junior High is listed in MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnewaska Area Junior High

Minnewaska Area Junior High is a public middle school in Glenwood, MN, part of Minnewaska School District, serving approximately 205 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,185 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnewaska Area Junior High

What grades does Minnewaska Area Junior High serve?

Minnewaska Area Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Minnewaska Area Junior High?

Minnewaska Area Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Junior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Junior High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnewaska Area Junior High rank in MN?

Minnewaska Area Junior High ranks #1,185 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Minnewaska Area Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnewaska Area Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Junior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnewaska Area Junior High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minnewaska Area Junior High a charter school?

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

Is Minnewaska Area Junior High a Title I school?

No, Minnewaska Area Junior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnewaska Area Junior High?

30.2% of students at Minnewaska Area Junior High 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pope County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
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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