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Robert Boeckman Middle School

Middle School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington, MN

A Farmington Public School District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 DENMARK AVE, Farmington, MN 55024

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$13,007
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Robert Boeckman Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

24.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Boeckman 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average413/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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

$123,582

Median home value

$350,500

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Levi P. Dodge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–80.8 mi687Compare →
Mcguire MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–84.3 mi861Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Farmington Public School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$13,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert Boeckman Middle School is listed in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Boeckman Middle School

Robert Boeckman Middle School is a public middle school in Farmington, MN, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 867 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,581 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Boeckman Middle School

What grades does Robert Boeckman Middle School serve?

Robert Boeckman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Robert Boeckman Middle School?

Robert Boeckman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Boeckman Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Boeckman Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Boeckman Middle School rank in MN?

Robert Boeckman Middle School ranks #1,581 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Robert Boeckman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Boeckman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Robert Boeckman Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Boeckman Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robert Boeckman Middle School a charter school?

No, Robert Boeckman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Boeckman Middle School a Title I school?

No, Robert Boeckman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Boeckman Middle School?

24.7% of students at Robert Boeckman 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
867
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 55024)
36,681
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
36.2
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 55024; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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