Summary:
The 56265 zip code is home to a single middle school, Montevideo Middle, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Montevideo Public School District. While the district is ranked 199 out of 446 in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating, Montevideo Middle's performance has been declining, dropping from a 4-star ranking in 2022-2023 to a 3-star ranking in the following two years.
Academically, Montevideo Middle struggles, with proficiency rates in both math and reading consistently below the state averages across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall proficiency rates were 38.4% in math and 45.6% in reading, compared to state averages of 45.21% in math and 49.59% in reading. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with over 60% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present additional challenges.
While Montevideo Middle faces some challenges, the school's student-teacher ratio of 18.1 is slightly higher than the state average, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. Overall, the data suggests that Montevideo Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.
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