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#1784 of 1,992 schools in MN

Stewartville Middle

Middle School · Stewartville Public School District · Stewartville, MN

A middle school in Stewartville, MN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

440 6TH AVE SW, Stewartville, MN 55976

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,943
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Stewartville Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

23.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Stewartville 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low108/100K

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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

$79,044

Median home value

$277,700

Median rent

$977/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55976; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stewartville Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stewartville Middle is listed in STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stewartville Middle

Stewartville Middle is a public middle school in Stewartville, MN, part of Stewartville Public School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stewartville Middle

What grades does Stewartville Middle serve?

Stewartville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Stewartville Middle?

Stewartville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewartville Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Stewartville Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stewartville Middle rank in MN?

Stewartville Middle ranks #1,784 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Stewartville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Stewartville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Stewartville Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewartville Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stewartville Middle a charter school?

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

Is Stewartville Middle a Title I school?

No, Stewartville Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stewartville Middle?

23.7% of students at Stewartville 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
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Olmsted County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 55976)
8,542
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
38.1
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 55976; 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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