Hermantown Middle School
Tel:
(218) 729-6690
Hermantown Middle School serves 677 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (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 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hermantown Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hermantown Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hermantown Middle School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
Total Students | 677 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hermantown 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 Hermantown Middle School is 0.17, 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 | #301 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 2% |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
Black | 1% | 11% |
White | 91% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.54 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hermantown 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 Hermantown Middle School is Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 14 students
0.3 miles
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874 0.3 5-12 14 - Duluth Hermantown Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 662 students
0.3 miles
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874 0.3 9-12 662 - Duluth Hermantown Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 744 students
0.4 miles
5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891 0.4 K-4 744 - Duluth Hermantown Early Childhood Special Education School
Grades: PK | 52 students
1.7 miles
5454 Miller Trunk Hwy
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-9563 1.7 PK 52 - Duluth Pike Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 230 students
3.6 miles
5682 Martin Rd
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 729-8214 3.6 K-5 230
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