Very Good
#368 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 18% in state
Plainview-elgin-millville High
High School · Plainview-elgin-millville · Plainview, MN
A high school in Plainview, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
500 W BROADWAY, Plainview, MN 55964
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plainview-elgin-millville High score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainview-elgin-millville 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Low226/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainview), 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
$72,765
Median home value
$241,900
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Plainview-elgin-millville
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainview-elgin-millville High is listed in PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainview-elgin-millville High
Plainview-elgin-millville High is a public high school in Plainview, MN, part of Plainview-elgin-millville, serving approximately 464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainview-elgin-millville High
What grades does Plainview-elgin-millville High serve?
Plainview-elgin-millville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plainview-elgin-millville High?
Plainview-elgin-millville High has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview-elgin-millville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview-elgin-millville High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainview-elgin-millville High rank in MN?
Plainview-elgin-millville High ranks #368 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Plainview-elgin-millville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainview-elgin-millville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Plainview-elgin-millville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainview-elgin-millville High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plainview-elgin-millville High a charter school?
No, Plainview-elgin-millville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainview-elgin-millville High a Title I school?
No, Plainview-elgin-millville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainview-elgin-millville High?
30.2% of students at Plainview-elgin-millville 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wabasha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (507) 534-3128
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55964)
- 4,453
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 55964; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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