St. Michael-albertville Middle West

11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,066 students in grades 5-8, St. Michael-albertville Middle West 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 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

St. Michael-albertville Middle West's student population of 1,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

St. Michael-albertville Middle West ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Michael-albertville Middle West is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#407 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
56%
45%
57%
51%
54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Michael-albertville Middle West's ranking?
St. Michael-albertville Middle West is ranked #407 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Michael-albertville Middle West often compared to?
St. Michael-albertville Middle Westis often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael-albertville Middle East, Prairie View Middle School, Kaleidoscope Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Michael-albertville Middle West?
1,066 students attend St. Michael-albertville Middle West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of St. Michael-albertville Middle West students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Michael-albertville Middle West?
St. Michael-albertville Middle West has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Michael-albertville Middle West offer ?
St. Michael-albertville Middle West offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Michael-albertville Middle West part of?
St. Michael-albertville Middle West is part of St. Michael-Albertville Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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