Hastings Middle School
Hastings Middle School serves 1,341 students in grades 5-8.
Hastings Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hastings Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hastings Middle School's student population of 1,341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 1,341 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hastings Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hastings Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #281 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hastings Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Hastings Middle School is Harbor Educational Program (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hastings Harbor Educational Program Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-12 | 11 students10
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1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000 0 5-12 11 - Hastings Special Services Special Education School Grades: K-8
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1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000 0 K-8 n/a - Hastings Pinecrest Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 604 students10
0.1 miles
975 12th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284 0.1 K-4 604 - Hastings Hastings Early Child Special Ed. Special Education School Grades: PK | 84 students
0.5 miles
855 W 3rd St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000 0.5 PK 84 - Hastings Staars Special Education School Grades: 12 | 16 students
0.5 miles
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670 0.5 12 16
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