Is Blue Earth Area Middle a good school?

Blue Earth Area Middle ranks 358 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blue Earth Area Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Blue Earth Area Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Earth Area Middle?

Students at Blue Earth Area Middle are 79% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Blue Earth Area Middle attend?

Students who attend Blue Earth Area Middle usually go on to attend Blue Earth Area Secondary

Blue Earth Area Middle School in Blue Earth MN

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Blue Earth Area Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Earth Area Middle 358^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Blue Earth Area Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Blue Earth Area School District 308^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	42.21	281^st	387	27.4%
2005	69.84	125^th	396	68.4%
2006	76.34	70^th	406	82.8%
2007	65.37	132^nd	403	67.2%
2008	62.12	166^th	409	59.4%
2010	58.07	208^th	454	54.2%
2011	48.35	282^nd	478	41.0%
2012	55.52	243^rd	469	48.2%
2013	40.85	328^th	488	32.8%
2014	33.65	364^th	490	25.7%
2015	52.65	248^th	516	51.9%
2016	26.39	408^th	508	19.7%
2017	34.27	371^st	523	29.1%
2018	45.05	328^th	518	36.7%
2019	38.63	354^th	533	33.6%
2021	40.32	319^th	521	38.8%
2022	45.13	293^rd	520	43.7%
2023	31.70	379^th	529	28.4%
2024	36.00	358^th	545	34.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.73	284^th	307	7.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	64.20	121^st	401	69.8%
2019	40.23	274^th	415	34.0%
2021	15.81	373^rd	399	6.5%
2022	39.87	251^st	404	37.9%
2023	44.17	251^st	459	45.3%
2024	53.56	197^th	473	58.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.93	337^th	436	22.7%
2019	24.90	356^th	439	18.9%
2021	52.63	195^th	443	56.0%
2022	49.52	230^th	467	50.7%
2023	49.39	233^rd	455	48.8%
2024	45.99	259^th	474	45.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.83	219^th	438	50.0%
2019	46.20	269^th	454	40.7%
2021	24.17	349^th	437	20.1%
2022	36.53	312^th	476	34.5%
2023	19.86	384^th	464	17.2%
2024	22.94	391^st	479	18.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	32.75	117^th	171	31.6%
2022	30.60	144^th	188	23.4%
2023	53.94	63^rd	178	64.6%
2024	70.75	37^th	186	80.1%

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Rank History for White students at Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.58	347^th	428	18.9%
2019	22.94	369^th	428	13.8%
2021	27.95	323^rd	422	23.5%
2022	31.95	317^th	438	27.6%
2023	15.47	391^st	436	10.3%
2024	17.50	396^th	440	10.0%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Earth Area Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	282	0	3	17	4	n/a	n/a	306
1999	236	1	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	254
2000	213	1	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	228
2001	219	1	1	15	3	n/a	n/a	239
2002	201	4	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	224
2003	201	4	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	224
2004	195	2	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	216
2005	190	1	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	210
2006	201	0	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	214
2007	283	0	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	309
2008	269	1	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	299
2009	260	2	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	291
2010	247	2	1	24	2	n/a	n/a	276
2011	254	1	2	22	2	0	0	281
2012	252	2	1	27	2	0	1	285
2013	241	6	2	28	0	0	1	278
2014	230	3	1	33	2	0	2	271
2015	154	1	0	21	0	0	0	176
2016	151	1	0	33	0	0	0	185
2017	150	4	0	35	1	0	2	192
2018	151	5	1	27	1	0	2	187
2019	139	4	1	23	0	0	0	167
2020	144	4	0	22	0	0	1	171
2021	132	2	1	20	0	0	0	155
2022	133	6	1	30	0	0	1	171
2023	110	1	0	27	0	0	2	140

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

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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 Blue Earth Area Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	306	n/a	0.0	17.3
1999	254	0.0	0.0	19.3
2000	228	13.9	16.4	25.9
2001	239	12.8	18.7	27.2
2002	224	14.4	15.6	33
2003	224	14.4	15.6	33
2004	216	15.2	14.2	35.6
2005	210	12.9	16.3	38.6
2006	214	13.1	16.3	36.4
2007	309	17.9	17.3	40.8
2008	299	18.0	16.6	46.8
2009	291	18.6	15.6	48.1
2010	276	19.1	14.4	47.8
2011	281	18.8	14.9	50.5
2012	285	20.4	13.9	49.5
2013	278	20.2	13.7	49.3
2014	271	19.6	13.7	46.1
2015	176	13.0	13.5	47.7
2016	185	14.0	13.2	40.5
2017	192	14.3	13.3	47.9
2018	187	14.4	12.9	48.7
2019	167	13.5	12.3	44.3
2020	171	12.0	14.2	46.2
2021	155	10.6	14.5	28.4
2022	171	12.2	13.9	39.8
2023	140	12.9	10.8	52.9

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 Blue Earth Area Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	306	n/a	0.0	17.3
1999	254	0.0	0.0	19.3
2000	228	13.9	16.4	25.9
2001	239	12.8	18.7	27.2
2002	224	14.4	15.6	33
2003	224	14.4	15.6	33
2004	216	15.2	14.2	35.6
2005	210	12.9	16.3	38.6
2006	214	13.1	16.3	36.4
2007	309	17.9	17.3	40.8
2008	299	18.0	16.6	46.8
2009	291	18.6	15.6	48.1
2010	276	19.1	14.4	47.8
2011	281	18.8	14.9	50.5
2012	285	20.4	13.9	49.5
2013	278	20.2	13.7	49.3
2014	271	19.6	13.7	46.1
2015	176	13.0	13.5	47.7
2016	185	14.0	13.2	40.5
2017	192	14.3	13.3	47.9
2018	187	14.4	12.9	48.7
2019	167	13.5	12.3	44.3
2020	171	12.0	14.2	46.2
2021	155	10.6	14.5	28.4
2022	171	12.2	13.9	39.8
2023	140	12.9	10.8	52.9

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 Blue Earth Area Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,454

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Earth Area Middle

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 354^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 379^th of 529 Middle schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Blue Earth Area Middle)	30.5	11.9	18.6%
6th Grade Math (Blue Earth Area School District)	30.5	11.9	18.6%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Blue Earth Area Middle)	50	33.9	16.1%
6th Grade Reading (Blue Earth Area School District)	50	33.9	16.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Blue Earth Area Middle)	44.1	25.6	18.4%
7th Grade Math (Blue Earth Area School District)	44.1	25.6	18.4%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Blue Earth Area Middle)	54.2	41.8	12.5%
7th Grade Reading (Blue Earth Area School District)	54.2	41.8	12.5%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	140	16.2%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	23	27	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	110	20.9%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	52.9%	8.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Blue Earth Area Middle	Public	6-7	315 E 6th St	Blue Earth	56013	Faribault County	Blue Earth Area School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 526-3115	140	13	10.8	52.9%	110 (78.6%)	1 (0.7%)	27 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	36	358^th of 545 public middle schools	34.3%		31.7	379^th of 529 public middle schools	28.4%	21	22.2	20.3		21.4	52.8	33.3		43.9			$14,454
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S	Public	6-8	300 Reynolds Street	Granada	56039	Martin County	Granada Huntley East Chain	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 447-2211	84	2	36.2	64.3%	79 (94.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	24	434^th of 545 public middle schools	20.4%		37.2	344^th of 529 public middle schools	35.0%	90	17.9	14.8	25.9	19.5	29.6	25.9	40.7	32.1	11.1	11.1	$4,252

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