For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 3,137 students in Mower County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mower County, MN are Oakland Education Center, Smec Alc and Success East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mower County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Mower County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Mower County Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 2nd St. Nw
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 438-5397
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Southland Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St.
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 438-5397
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Austin Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 8-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #77.
Lyle Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Meadow Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Rank: #99.
Ellis Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1010.
Leroy Secondary
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5741
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5741
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1111.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1212.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 438-5397
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
21697 State Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Mower County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Austin Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Latham And Mill St
Brownsdale, MN 55918
(507) 567-2244
Brownsdale, MN 55918
(507) 567-2244
Grades: PK-3
| 118 students
Flight Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
201 1st Ne
Rose Creek, MN 55970
(507) 438-5397
Rose Creek, MN 55970
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Horizon Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Mn Sheriff Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Mn Sheriff Ranch-correctional High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Smec Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Targeted Services Summer Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Whipple Heights-ostrander (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
505 Robert St.
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 657-2309
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 657-2309
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mower County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mower County, MN include Oakland Education Center, Smec Alc and Success East.
How many public middle schools are located in Mower County, MN?
16 public middle schools are located in Mower County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Mower County, MN?
Mower County, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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