Middle River Elementary School (Closed 2021)

335 4th St
Middle River, MN 56737
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middle River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(17-18)
≥50%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(16-17)
60-79%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
100%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle River Elementary School?
45 students attend Middle River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Middle River Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle River Elementary School?
Middle River Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle River Elementary School offer ?
Middle River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Middle River Elementary School part of?
Middle River Elementary School is part of Greenbush-Middle River School District.

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