Below Average
#1754 of 1,992 schools in MN
Park Rapids Area Century Middle
Middle School · Park Rapids Public School District · Park Rapids, MN
A middle school in Park Rapids, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 HUNTSINGER AVE, Park Rapids, MN 56470
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Rapids Area Century Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Rapids Area Century 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Rapids), 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
$68,351
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Middle School Within a SchEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Park Rapids Virtual Academy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Park Rapids Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Rapids Area Century Middle is listed in PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Rapids Area Century Middle
Park Rapids Area Century Middle is a public middle school in Park Rapids, MN, part of Park Rapids Public School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,754 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Rapids Area Century Middle
What grades does Park Rapids Area Century Middle serve?
Park Rapids Area Century Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
Park Rapids Area Century Middle has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Rapids Area Century Middle rank in MN?
Park Rapids Area Century Middle ranks #1,754 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Park Rapids Area Century Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Rapids Area Century Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Rapids Area Century Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park Rapids Area Century Middle a charter school?
No, Park Rapids Area Century Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Rapids Area Century Middle a Title I school?
No, Park Rapids Area Century Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
51.6% of students at Park Rapids Area Century 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hubbard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (218) 237-6330
- Area population (ZIP 56470)
- 10,859
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 56470; 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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