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St. Michael-albertville Middle West

Middle School · St. Michael-albertville Schools · Albertville, MN

A middle school in Albertville, MN serving grades 5th – 8th.

11343 50TH ST NE, Albertville, MN 55301

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$11,138
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at St. Michael-albertville Middle West score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where St. Michael-albertville Middle West 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average423/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$131,157

Median home value

$324,000

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

89.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55301; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Michael-albertville Middle EastEnrollment path unverified6.85–81.8 mi950Compare →
Kaleidoscope Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.36–82.6 mi115Compare →
Prairie View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.85–83.4 mi857Compare →

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.

St. Michael-albertville Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$11,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

St. Michael-albertville Middle West is listed in St. Michael-Albertville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St. Michael-albertville Middle West

St. Michael-albertville Middle West is a public middle school in Albertville, MN, part of St. Michael-albertville Schools, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St. Michael-albertville Middle West

What grades does St. Michael-albertville Middle West serve?

St. Michael-albertville Middle West serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend St. Michael-albertville Middle West?

St. Michael-albertville Middle West has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michael-albertville Middle West?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Michael-albertville Middle West is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St. Michael-albertville Middle West rank in MN?

St. Michael-albertville Middle West ranks #810 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is St. Michael-albertville Middle West's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Michael-albertville Middle West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 St. Michael-albertville Middle West?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Michael-albertville Middle West has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St. Michael-albertville Middle West a charter school?

No, St. Michael-albertville Middle West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St. Michael-albertville Middle West a Title I school?

No, St. Michael-albertville Middle West is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Michael-albertville Middle West?

19.3% of students at St. Michael-albertville Middle West 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 – 8th
Enrollment
1,066
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 55301)
13,485
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
33.7
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 55301; 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

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