813 W Hwy St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Triton Middle School serves 239 students in grades 6-8.
Triton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Triton Middle School's student population of 239 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
239 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Triton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Triton Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
21%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Triton Middle School?

239 students attend Triton Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Triton Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Triton Middle School?

Triton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Triton Middle School offer ?

Triton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Triton Middle School part of?

Triton Middle School is part of Triton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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