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#1634 of 1,992 schools in MN
Sauk Centre Middle
Middle School · Sauk Centre Public School District · Sauk Centre, MN
A middle school in Sauk Centre, MN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
903 STATE ROAD, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sauk Centre Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 32% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sauk Centre 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,189/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sauk Centre), 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
$71,953
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56378; 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.
Sauk Centre Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sauk Centre Middle is listed in SAUK CENTRE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sauk Centre Middle
Sauk Centre Middle is a public middle school in Sauk Centre, MN, part of Sauk Centre Public School District, serving approximately 132 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,634 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sauk Centre Middle
What grades does Sauk Centre Middle serve?
Sauk Centre Middle serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Sauk Centre Middle?
Sauk Centre Middle has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sauk Centre Middle rank in MN?
Sauk Centre Middle ranks #1,634 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sauk Centre Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sauk Centre Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Sauk Centre Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sauk Centre Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Sauk Centre Middle a charter school?
No, Sauk Centre Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sauk Centre Middle a Title I school?
No, Sauk Centre Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sauk Centre Middle?
43.9% of students at Sauk Centre 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (320) 352-2258
- Area population (ZIP 56378)
- 8,433
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 56378; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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