Winona Middle

Winona Middle is a public middle school in Winona, Minnesota, serving 637 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Winona Area Public School District, which is ranked 295 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winona Middle's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, has been consistently below the Minnesota average in both math and reading proficiency across all grades. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall math proficiency was 27.9%, compared to the state average of 45.21%, and its reading proficiency was 38.93%, compared to the state average of 49.59%. Winona Middle also underperforms compared to the Winona Area Public School District, with the district's math and reading proficiency rates being higher than the school's. Interestingly, the school's performance in 5th grade is closer to the state and district averages, but it declines significantly in the higher grades.

When compared to nearby schools, Winona Middle also struggles. Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle, a virtual public school, performs better than Winona Middle in reading but slightly worse in math, while Rushford-Peterson Middle, a traditional public school, significantly outperforms Winona Middle in both math and reading proficiency. The consistent decline in Winona Middle's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years is a clear indicator of the school's struggles, and the significant performance gaps across different student subgroups suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its most vulnerable student populations.