Serving 464 students in grades 5-8, Pine Island Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Island Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 88.9 square miles in Pine Island, MN. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Island Middle School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pine Island Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Island Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Island Middle School's ranking?
Pine Island Middle School is ranked #469 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pine Island Middle School often compared to?
Pine Island Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Middle School, Kellogg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pine Island Middle School?
464 students attend Pine Island Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pine Island Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Island Middle School?
Pine Island Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Island Middle School offer ?
Pine Island Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Island Middle School part of?
Pine Island Middle School is part of Pine Island Public School District.
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