United South Central Middle School (Closed 2009)

501 W Center Street
Kiester, MN 56051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
United South Central Middle School serves 202 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend United South Central Middle School?
202 students attend United South Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of United South Central Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of United South Central Middle School?
United South Central Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does United South Central Middle School offer ?
United South Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is United South Central Middle School part of?
United South Central Middle School is part of United South Central Schools School District.

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