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Willow Creek Middle
Middle School · Rochester Public School District · Rochester, MN
A Rochester Public School District middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2425 11TH AVE SE, Rochester, MN 55904
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Creek Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
42%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Willow Creek 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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
$76,434
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rps Online Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Rochester Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Dakota Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,003 | 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.
Rochester Public School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #34 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Creek Middle is listed in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Creek Middle
Willow Creek Middle is a public middle school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Public School District, serving approximately 834 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,986 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Creek Middle
What grades does Willow Creek Middle serve?
Willow Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Willow Creek Middle?
Willow Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Middle is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Creek Middle rank in MN?
Willow Creek Middle ranks #1,986 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Willow Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Willow Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Creek Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willow Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Willow Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Willow Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Creek Middle?
42.0% of students at Willow Creek 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
- 834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (507) 328-5900
- Area population (ZIP 55904)
- 29,682
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 55904; 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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