Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middle River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle River Elementary School?
45 students attend Middle River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Middle River Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle River Elementary School?
Middle River Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle River Elementary School offer ?
Middle River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Middle River Elementary School part of?
Middle River Elementary School is part of Greenbush Middle River Schools.
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