Melrose Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(320) 256-5160
Melrose Middle School serves 307 students in grades 6-8.
Melrose Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Melrose Middle School's student population of 307 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 307 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Melrose Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Melrose Middle School is 0.43, 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 | #1021 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 71% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Melrose Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Melrose Middle School is Melrose Secondary (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Central Area Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Melrose Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Melrose Melrose Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 478 students10
0.0 miles
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160 0 PK-5 478 - Melrose Melrose Secondary Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 534 students10
0.0 miles
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160 0 9-12 534 - Melrose Star Program Special Education School Grades: PK-1
0.5 miles
9 2nd Street Southwest
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836 0.5 PK-1 n/a - Sauk Centre West Central Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 24 students10
0.5 miles
9 West 2nd St S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 256-7836 0.5 6-12 24 - Sauk Centre Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-10 | 8 students10
7.4 miles
903 State Rd S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2284 7.4 1-10 8
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