Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Summary:

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Glenwood, Minnesota, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 292 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with over 60% of students proficient or better in Math, 70% in Reading, and 72% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages.

While the school has a high percentage of white students (95.55%) compared to the state's more diverse student body, it maintains a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.51%) compared to the state average of around 38%. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 22.4 is higher than the recommended ratio of 15-18 students per teacher, which may present challenges in providing personalized attention and support to each student.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Discovery Middle School and Minnewaska Area Junior High, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School stands out for its consistent academic excellence, though the school's lack of racial diversity and higher student-teacher ratio are areas that could be further explored and addressed to ensure a well-rounded and equitable educational experience for all students. The school is part of the Minnewaska School District, while nearby Alexandria Public School District also serves the local community.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 25122 State Hwy 28
       Glenwood, MN  56334-9327


(320) 239-4800

District: Minnewaska School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,440 Help


Students who attend Minnewaska Area Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Minnewaska Secondary

Feeder schools for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Minnewaska Area Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks better than 89.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is 22.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is $8,440.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnewaska Area Intermediate School 93rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Minnewaska Area Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.00 115th 777 85.2%
2008 64.17 295th 781 62.2%
2010 69.52 243rd 803 69.7%
2011 79.10 102nd 814 87.5%
2012 88.01 16th 820 98.0%
2013 78.60 126th 824 84.7%
2014 74.22 179th 826 78.3%
2015 76.51 167th 840 80.1%
2016 76.26 169th 848 80.1%
2017 72.54 229th 853 73.2%
2018 62.98 352nd 847 58.4%
2019 69.46 263rd 870 69.8%
2021 80.46 130th 869 85.0%
2022 76.46 172nd 858 80.0%
2023 82.07 115th 845 86.4%
2024 85.03 93rd 881 89.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 219th 463 52.7%
2019 65.14 159th 515 69.1%
2021 53.64 182nd 417 56.4%
2022 59.51 177th 500 64.6%
2023 52.30 233rd 524 55.5%
2024 56.50 210th 572 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.35 169th 728 76.8%
2019 73.89 138th 740 81.4%
2021 82.80 61st 683 91.1%
2022 83.32 51st 663 92.3%
2023 90.22 26th 774 96.6%
2024 88.35 32nd 793 96.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.10 400th 774 48.3%
2019 70.91 217th 787 72.4%
2021 75.87 149th 783 81.0%
2022 71.69 216th 799 73.0%
2023 79.41 123rd 787 84.4%
2024 83.06 93rd 809 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 292nd 779 62.5%
2019 65.38 301st 798 62.3%
2021 79.72 117th 784 85.1%
2022 77.46 148th 808 81.7%
2023 80.86 119th 799 85.1%
2024 83.23 95th 826 88.5%
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Rank History for White students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.68 486th 712 31.7%
2019 50.87 370th 722 48.8%
2021 62.80 229th 710 67.7%
2022 59.54 282nd 725 61.1%
2023 69.41 179th 712 74.9%
2024 71.44 171st 730 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 145 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 148 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 146 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2009 152 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2010 136 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2011 149 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 151
2012 127 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 131
2013 132 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 142
2014 160 7 2 4 2 0 0 0 175
2015 162 4 4 2 2 0 3 0 177
2016 149 3 4 3 2 0 4 0 165
2017 245 2 6 4 1 0 2 0 260
2018 268 3 4 4 0 0 4 0 283
2019 292 3 4 4 0 0 6 0 309
2020 284 1 0 5 0 0 9 0 299
2021 283 0 1 6 0 0 8 0 298
2022 275 0 1 9 0 0 7 0 292
2023 279 0 1 7 0 0 5 0 292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 148 10.5 14.1 39.9
2007 154 9.8 15.7 37
2008 149 8.6 17.3 32.2
2009 156 8.0 19.5 35.3
2010 141 7.0 19.9 46.8
2011 151 8.8 16.9 43.7
2012 131 8.5 15.3 35.9
2013 142 9.8 14.4 40.8
2014 175 9.7 18.0 37.7
2015 177 10.0 17.7 34.5
2016 165 9.0 18.3 35.2
2017 260 9.3 27.7 30.8
2018 283 9.2 30.7 26.9
2019 309 9.9 31.0 29.4
2020 299 12.3 24.2 28.4
2021 298 12.5 23.8 26.5
2022 292 9.0 32.3 26
2023 292 13.0 22.4 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 148 10.5 14.1 39.9
2007 154 9.8 15.7 37
2008 149 8.6 17.3 32.2
2009 156 8.0 19.5 35.3
2010 141 7.0 19.9 46.8
2011 151 8.8 16.9 43.7
2012 131 8.5 15.3 35.9
2013 142 9.8 14.4 40.8
2014 175 9.7 18.0 37.7
2015 177 10.0 17.7 34.5
2016 165 9.0 18.3 35.2
2017 260 9.3 27.7 30.8
2018 283 9.2 30.7 26.9
2019 309 9.9 31.0 29.4
2020 299 12.3 24.2 28.4
2021 298 12.5 23.8 26.5
2022 292 9.0 32.3 26
2023 292 13.0 22.4 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,440

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 845 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)82.768.9
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnewaska School District)82.768.9
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)63.558.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnewaska School District)63.558.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)44.448.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnewaska School District)44.448.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)67.671.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnewaska School District)67.671.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)65.764.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnewaska School District)65.764.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)56.966.7
 9.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnewaska School District)56.966.7
 9.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Minnewaska Area Intermediate School)73.579.6
 6.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnewaska School District)73.579.6
 6.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students309292
 5.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White292279
 4.5%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%31.5%
 2.1%


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Students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Minnewaska Area Intermediate School usually go on to attend Minnewaska Secondary

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Minnewaska Area Intermediate School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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