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#1349 of 1,992 schools in MN
Royalton Middle School
Middle School · Royalton Public School District · Royalton, MN
A middle school in Royalton, MN where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 S HAWTHORN ST, Royalton, MN 56373
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royalton Middle School score 42% 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 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royalton 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,893/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royalton), 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
$91,544
Median home value
$266,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Royalton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royalton Middle School is listed in ROYALTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royalton Middle School
Royalton Middle School is a public middle school in Royalton, MN, part of Royalton Public School District, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,349 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royalton Middle School
What grades does Royalton Middle School serve?
Royalton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Royalton Middle School?
Royalton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royalton Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royalton Middle School rank in MN?
Royalton Middle School ranks #1,349 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Royalton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royalton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Royalton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royalton Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Royalton Middle School a charter school?
No, Royalton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royalton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Royalton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royalton Middle School?
31.0% of students at Royalton 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
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (320) 584-4240
- Area population (ZIP 56373)
- 3,248
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 56373; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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