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#1397 of 1,992 schools in MN
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
Middle School · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools · Prior Lake, MN
A Prior Lake-savage Area Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
15855 FISH POINT RD, Prior Lake, MN 55372
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School score 56% 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 14 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
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Where Prior Lake-savage Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated1,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prior Lake), 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
$140,835
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Swmetro PassagewaysEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Eagle Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 644 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prior Lake-savage Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prior Lake-savage Middle School is listed in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prior Lake-savage Middle School
Prior Lake-savage Middle School is a public middle school in Prior Lake, MN, part of Prior Lake-savage Area Schools, serving approximately 1,996 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,397 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prior Lake-savage Middle School
What grades does Prior Lake-savage Middle School serve?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prior Lake-savage Middle School?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,996 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake-savage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake-savage Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prior Lake-savage Middle School rank in MN?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks #1,397 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prior Lake-savage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Prior Lake-savage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prior Lake-savage Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prior Lake-savage Middle School a charter school?
No, Prior Lake-savage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prior Lake-savage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Prior Lake-savage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prior Lake-savage Middle School?
18.5% of students at Prior Lake-savage 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (952) 226-0700
- Area population (ZIP 55372)
- 34,617
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 55372; 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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