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#1730 of 1,992 schools in MN

Twin Bluff School

Middle School · Red Wing Public School District · Red Wing, MN

A Red Wing Public School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2120 TWIN BLUFF RD, Red Wing, MN 55066

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$15,657
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Twin Bluff School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

32.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Twin Bluff School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Wing), 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

$70,529

Median home value

$237,800

Median rent

$958/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Reach ProgramsEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–121.4 mi56Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Red Wing Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Twin Bluff School is listed in Red Wing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Twin Bluff School

Twin Bluff School is a public middle school in Red Wing, MN, part of Red Wing Public School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades 5th-7th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,730 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Twin Bluff School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

The provided source text references the Redwing Public Schools website and mentions an award associated with the district. Specifically, it notes that Neil Lahammer received the inaugural Kindness 101 CHARACTER COUNTS National Teacher of the Year honor. This recognition was announced in January 2026 during a visit by CBS journalist Steve. The source does not provide specific details regarding Twin Bluff School's enrollment, curriculum, or facilities, but links the award to the broader Redwing school system context.
Sources (1)
  1. redwing.k12.mn.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twin Bluff School

What grades does Twin Bluff School serve?

Twin Bluff School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.

How many students attend Twin Bluff School?

Twin Bluff School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Bluff School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin Bluff School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twin Bluff School rank in MN?

Twin Bluff School ranks #1,730 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Twin Bluff School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin Bluff School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Twin Bluff School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Bluff School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Twin Bluff School a charter school?

No, Twin Bluff School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Twin Bluff School a Title I school?

No, Twin Bluff School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Bluff School?

32.2% of students at Twin Bluff 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
5th – 7th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Goodhue County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
Area population (ZIP 55066)
19,125
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
42.5
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 55066; 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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