Summary:
The 56265 zip code area has only one middle school, Montevideo Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 68.75% White and 24.54% Hispanic students. While the school's academic performance on state assessments is somewhat mixed compared to district and state averages, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18:1.
Montevideo Middle School's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments range from 33.33% to 57.65% in math, 40.54% to 52.73% in reading, and 27.03% to 55.17% in science, with the school performing slightly below the Montevideo Public School District and state averages in most areas. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 146th out of 529 Minnesota middle schools in 2022-2023 to 231st out of 520 in 2021-2022.
A notable characteristic of Montevideo Middle School is the high percentage of students (57.87%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic performance and could be an area of focus for targeted support and interventions to ensure all students have the resources they need to succeed.
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