Serving 161 students in grades 6-8, Yellow Medicine East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yellow Medicine East Middle School's student population of 161 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yellow Medicine East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellow Medicine East Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Medicine East Middle School's ranking?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School is ranked #1340 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Yellow Medicine East Middle School often compared to?
Yellow Medicine East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
161 students attend Yellow Medicine East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Yellow Medicine East Middle School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yellow Medicine East Middle School offer ?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yellow Medicine East Middle School part of?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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