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#929 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 47% in state

Plainview-elgin-millville Junior

Middle School · Plainview-elgin-millville · Elgin, MN

A middle school in Elgin, MN serving grades 7th – 8th.

70 1ST ST SE, Elgin, MN 55932

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$11,107
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Plainview-elgin-millville Junior score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

35.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Plainview-elgin-millville Junior 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low70/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$102,727

Median home value

$288,600

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

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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
#4 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 Junior is listed in PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plainview-elgin-millville Junior

Plainview-elgin-millville Junior is a public middle school in Elgin, MN, part of Plainview-elgin-millville, serving approximately 238 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plainview-elgin-millville Junior

What grades does Plainview-elgin-millville Junior serve?

Plainview-elgin-millville Junior serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Plainview-elgin-millville Junior?

Plainview-elgin-millville Junior has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview-elgin-millville Junior?

The student-teacher ratio at Plainview-elgin-millville Junior is 17:1. 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 Junior rank in MN?

Plainview-elgin-millville Junior ranks #929 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Plainview-elgin-millville Junior's MySchoolScout rating?

Plainview-elgin-millville Junior 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 Plainview-elgin-millville Junior?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainview-elgin-millville Junior has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Plainview-elgin-millville Junior a charter school?

No, Plainview-elgin-millville Junior is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Plainview-elgin-millville Junior a Title I school?

No, Plainview-elgin-millville Junior is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainview-elgin-millville Junior?

35.7% of students at Plainview-elgin-millville Junior 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
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wabasha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 55932)
2,080
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
38
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 55932; 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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