Serving 119 students in grades 5-8, Nicollet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted14.3%
21.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Nicollet Middle School?
119 students attend Nicollet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nicollet Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Nicollet Middle School offer ?
Nicollet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicollet Middle School part of?
Nicollet Middle School is part of Nicollet Public School District.
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