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#665 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 33% in state
Sartell Middle
Middle School · Sartell-st. Stephen School District · Sartell, MN
A Sartell-st. Stephen School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
748 7TH STREET NORTH, Sartell, MN 56377
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sartell Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sartell Middle 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sartell), 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
$82,583
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-stearns Education - AsdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| St. Cloud Math & Science MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| North Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Sauk Rapids-rice Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sartell-st. Stephen School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sartell Middle is listed in SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sartell Middle
Sartell Middle is a public middle school in Sartell, MN, part of Sartell-st. Stephen School District, serving approximately 976 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sartell Middle
What grades does Sartell Middle serve?
Sartell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sartell Middle?
Sartell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sartell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sartell Middle is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sartell Middle rank in MN?
Sartell Middle ranks #665 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sartell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sartell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sartell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sartell Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sartell Middle a charter school?
No, Sartell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sartell Middle a Title I school?
No, Sartell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sartell Middle?
21.9% of students at Sartell Middle 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
- 976
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (320) 656-3710
- Area population (ZIP 56377)
- 21,008
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 56377; 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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