Serving 131 students in grades 5-8, Grand Meadow 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Meadow Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Grand Meadow, MN, covering approximately 96.3 square miles and featuring a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.7 miles, with the furthest edge located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Meadow Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Meadow Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Meadow Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Meadow Middle School's ranking?
Grand Meadow Middle School is ranked #1534 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Grand Meadow Middle School?
131 students attend Grand Meadow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grand Meadow Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Meadow Middle School?
Grand Meadow Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Meadow Middle School offer ?
Grand Meadow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Meadow Middle School part of?
Grand Meadow Middle School is part of Grand Meadow Public School District.
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