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#1516 of 1,992 schools in MN
Pillager Middle School
Middle School · Pillager Public School District · Pillager, MN
A middle school in Pillager, MN serving grades 5th – 8th.
323 E 2ND ST S, Pillager, MN 56473
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pillager Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pillager 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average495/100K
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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
$79,236
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56473; 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.
Pillager Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pillager Middle School is listed in PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pillager Middle School
Pillager Middle School is a public middle school in Pillager, MN, part of Pillager Public School District, serving approximately 405 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,516 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pillager Middle School
What grades does Pillager Middle School serve?
Pillager Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Pillager Middle School?
Pillager Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pillager Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pillager Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pillager Middle School rank in MN?
Pillager Middle School ranks #1,516 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pillager Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pillager 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 Pillager Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pillager Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Pillager Middle School a charter school?
No, Pillager Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pillager Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pillager Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pillager Middle School?
43.7% of students at Pillager 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (218) 746-3772
- Area population (ZIP 56473)
- 3,452
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 56473; 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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