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Redwood Valley Middle

Summary:

Redwood Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Redwood Area School District, which is ranked 224 out of 463 school districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redwood Valley Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (29.19%) compared to the nearby BOLD Middle School (0%), which is an important aspect of the school's diverse student population. While the school's math proficiency rates are generally lower than the state and district averages, its reading proficiency rates are often on par or slightly higher, suggesting strengths in certain subject areas. Notably, Redwood Valley Middle's Native American students have consistently outperformed the state average, ranking 15th out of 55 Minnesota middle schools in 2023-2024.

However, the school's performance for other subgroups, such as special education students and female students, has been less strong, ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools. Additionally, Redwood Valley Middle has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (55.28% in 2022-2023), which may present unique challenges in terms of academic support and access to resources. The school's racial diversity has also been declining, with a decrease in the percentage of Native American students from 34.62% in 2021-2022 to 29.19% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 100 George Ramseth Dr
       Redwood Falls, MN  56283-1938

(507) 644-3521

District: Redwood Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,692 Help


Students who attend Redwood Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Redwood Valley Senior High

Feeder schools for Redwood Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Reede Gray Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
American Indian:
29.2%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Compare Details Redwood Valley Middle ranks better than 54.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), American Indian (29.2%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Middle is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redwood Valley Middle is $11,692.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redwood Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Valley Middle 248th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Redwood Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Redwood Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Area School District 224th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Redwood Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.57 217th 387 43.9%
2005 53.77 232nd 396 41.4%
2006 52.13 234th 406 42.4%
2007 42.39 277th 403 31.3%
2008 45.02 270th 409 34.0%
2010 54.68 230th 454 49.3%
2011 51.01 256th 478 46.4%
2012 53.29 254th 469 45.8%
2013 51.28 255th 488 47.7%
2014 60.86 195th 490 60.2%
2015 72.37 120th 516 76.7%
2016 59.61 203rd 508 60.0%
2017 67.29 157th 523 70.0%
2018 51.68 283rd 518 45.4%
2019 44.71 326th 533 38.8%
2021 50.66 244th 521 53.2%
2022 57.36 215th 520 58.7%
2023 55.15 225th 529 57.5%
2024 53.19 248th 545 54.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 181st 253 28.5%
2019 34.09 201st 282 28.7%
2021 44.94 137th 260 47.3%
2022 45.31 153rd 288 46.9%
2023 56.38 105th 298 64.8%
2024 20.33 271st 307 11.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.35 164th 401 59.1%
2019 36.01 290th 415 30.1%
2021 46.44 212th 399 46.9%
2022 58.44 140th 404 65.3%
2023 64.33 122nd 459 73.4%
2024 65.71 124th 473 73.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.63 252nd 436 42.2%
2019 43.96 275th 439 37.4%
2021 38.84 280th 443 36.8%
2022 53.00 205th 467 56.1%
2023 50.56 222nd 455 51.2%
2024 44.17 274th 474 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 230th 438 47.5%
2019 41.02 286th 454 37.0%
2021 54.92 193rd 437 55.8%
2022 55.69 198th 476 58.4%
2023 54.33 197th 464 57.5%
2024 55.50 198th 479 58.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.56 65th 178 63.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.30 5th 23 78.3%
2019 59.33 5th 23 78.3%
2021 59.52 8th 18 55.6%
2022 84.96 2nd 22 90.9%
2023 69.12 12th 49 75.5%
2024 60.57 15th 55 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Redwood Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 271st 428 36.7%
2019 46.48 237th 428 44.6%
2021 67.79 105th 422 75.1%
2022 55.55 173rd 438 60.5%
2023 50.26 216th 436 50.5%
2024 43.57 250th 440 43.2%
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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 Redwood Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 361 2 6 12 59 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 361 2 6 12 59 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 366 2 6 13 75 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 341 5 6 21 86 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 318 1 2 25 76 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 292 1 3 19 78 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 265 1 5 20 81 n/a n/a 0 372
2009 252 2 2 15 69 n/a n/a 0 340
2010 248 3 5 14 75 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 237 4 2 17 78 1 1 0 340
2012 239 4 1 16 77 0 5 0 342
2013 220 5 2 15 61 0 7 0 310
2014 234 5 1 14 63 0 9 0 326
2015 244 5 1 17 65 0 11 0 343
2016 230 4 2 16 61 0 12 0 325
2017 219 2 2 22 63 0 22 0 330
2018 200 6 1 26 62 0 36 0 331
2019 190 3 2 23 107 0 12 0 337
2020 182 4 3 25 130 0 12 0 356
2021 183 2 5 17 134 0 8 0 349
2022 185 3 4 19 117 0 10 0 338
2023 193 1 2 26 94 0 6 0 322

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 Redwood Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 440 28.8 15.3 34.8
2003 440 28.8 15.3 34.8
2004 462 29.5 15.7 35.1
2005 459 31.0 14.8 38.6
2006 422 27.9 15.1 35.8
2007 393 27.4 14.3 30.5
2008 372 25.7 14.5 36.6
2009 340 26.3 12.9 32.1
2010 345 27.2 12.6 34.2
2011 340 26.0 13.0 37.6
2012 342 25.9 13.1 40.4
2013 310 24.8 12.4 41
2014 326 24.7 13.1 42.9
2015 343 25.0 13.7 43.7
2016 325 25.0 13.0 43.7
2017 330 23.8 13.8 49.7
2018 331 23.8 13.8 47.7
2019 337 25.0 13.4 46
2020 356 25.5 13.9 49.4
2021 349 21.4 16.2 41.3
2022 338 23.8 14.1 36.1
2023 322 22.5 14.2 55.3

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 Redwood Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 440 28.8 15.3 34.8
2003 440 28.8 15.3 34.8
2004 462 29.5 15.7 35.1
2005 459 31.0 14.8 38.6
2006 422 27.9 15.1 35.8
2007 393 27.4 14.3 30.5
2008 372 25.7 14.5 36.6
2009 340 26.3 12.9 32.1
2010 345 27.2 12.6 34.2
2011 340 26.0 13.0 37.6
2012 342 25.9 13.1 40.4
2013 310 24.8 12.4 41
2014 326 24.7 13.1 42.9
2015 343 25.0 13.7 43.7
2016 325 25.0 13.0 43.7
2017 330 23.8 13.8 49.7
2018 331 23.8 13.8 47.7
2019 337 25.0 13.4 46
2020 356 25.5 13.9 49.4
2021 349 21.4 16.2 41.3
2022 338 23.8 14.1 36.1
2023 322 22.5 14.2 55.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Redwood Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Redwood Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 326th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 225th of 529 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Redwood Valley Middle)49.424.6
 24.8%
   5th Grade Math (Redwood Area School District)49.424.6
 24.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Redwood Valley Middle)65.254.4
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Redwood Area School District)65.254.4
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Redwood Valley Middle)43.837.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Redwood Area School District)43.837.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Redwood Valley Middle)46.840.2
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Redwood Area School District)46.840.2
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Redwood Valley Middle)61.149.4
 11.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Redwood Area School District)61.149.4
 11.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Redwood Valley Middle)41.236.8
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Redwood Area School District)41.236.8
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Redwood Valley Middle)44.737.7
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Redwood Area School District)44.737.7
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Redwood Valley Middle)51.346.1
 5.3%
   8th Grade Math (Redwood Area School District)51.346.1
 5.3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Redwood Valley Middle)5044.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Redwood Area School District)5044.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Redwood Valley Middle)27.618.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Redwood Area School District)27.618.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students337322
 4.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10794
 12.1%
Asian22
Hispanic2326
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White190193
 1.6%
Two or More Races126
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%55.3%
 9.3%

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Redwood Valley Middle ranks 248th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Redwood Valley Middle are 60% White, 29% American Indian, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Redwood Valley Middle usually go on to attend Redwood Valley Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Redwood Valley Middle.


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