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#958 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 48% in state
Pine Island Middle
Middle School · Pine Island Public School District · Pine Island, MN
A middle school in Pine Island, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 398, Pine Island, MN 55963
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Island Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pine Island 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average284/100K
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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
$109,464
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Pine Island Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Island Middle is listed in Pine Island Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Island Middle
Pine Island Middle is a public middle school in Pine Island, MN, part of Pine Island Public School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Island Middle
What grades does Pine Island Middle serve?
Pine Island Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Pine Island Middle?
Pine Island Middle has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Island Middle rank in MN?
Pine Island Middle ranks #958 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pine Island Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Island Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pine Island Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Island Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pine Island Middle a charter school?
No, Pine Island Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Island Middle a Title I school?
No, Pine Island Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Island Middle?
18.5% of students at Pine Island 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Goodhue County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (507) 356-4849
- Area population (ZIP 55963)
- 5,473
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 55963; 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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