Very Good
#581 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 29% in state
Stillwater Middle School
Middle School · Stillwater Area Public Schools · Stillwater, MN
A Stillwater Area Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
523 MARSH ST W, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stillwater Middle School score 64% 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 6 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stillwater 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. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stillwater), 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
$117,538
Median home value
$459,500
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Dist. Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| St. Croix Prep Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Oak-land Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 935 | 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.
Stillwater Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stillwater Middle School is listed in Stillwater Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater Middle School is a public middle school in Stillwater, MN, part of Stillwater Area Public Schools, serving approximately 925 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stillwater Middle School
What grades does Stillwater Middle School serve?
Stillwater Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stillwater Middle School?
Stillwater Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 925 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stillwater Middle School rank in MN?
Stillwater Middle School ranks #581 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Stillwater Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stillwater Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Stillwater Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillwater Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stillwater Middle School a charter school?
No, Stillwater Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stillwater Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stillwater Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stillwater Middle School?
21.2% of students at Stillwater 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
- 925
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (651) 351-6905
- Area population (ZIP 55082)
- 36,414
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 55082; 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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