Serving 665 students in grades 5-8, Winona 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winona Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Winona, MN, covering approximately 269.4 square miles. Typically, it takes parents about 20-30 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winona Middle School's student population of 665 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winona Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winona Middle School is 0.49, 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
#1334 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winona Middle School's ranking?
Winona Middle School is ranked #1334 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Winona Middle School?
665 students attend Winona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Winona Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winona Middle School?
Winona Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winona Middle School offer ?
Winona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winona Middle School part of?
Winona Middle School is part of Winona Area Public School District.
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