Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior ranks 98 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Elgin, Minnesota, with a student population of 240. The school is part of the Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District, which is ranked 59 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior consistently performs above the state average in MCA-III proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 47.23% in Math, 53.81% in Reading, and 37.96% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's performance has been strong, with a statewide ranking between 26 and 98 out of 545 Minnesota middle schools over the past 10 years, and a consistent 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 36.1 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby Rochester Public School District schools, which range from 5.5 to 43.1.

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior's student population is significantly less diverse compared to the nearby Rochester schools, with a higher percentage of White students (83.75% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (38.75% in 2022-2023). These demographic differences may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic and racial/ethnic factors can influence student achievement. When compared to the nearby Rochester schools, Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior stands out for its stronger academic performance, higher percentage of White students, and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

70 1st St SE
Elgin, MN 55932-8888

(507) 876-2521

District: Plainview-Elgin-Millville

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,656

Students who attend Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior usually attend:

High:

Plainview-Elgin-Millville High

Feeder schools for Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior:

Elementary:

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Pk-3

Student/teacher ratio: 36.1

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior ranks better than 82% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior is 36.1. (See more...)

Compare Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior is $8,656.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior 98^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Plainview-Elgin-Millville:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview-Elgin-Millville 59^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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Rank History for all students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	79.91	54^th	454	88.1%
2011	80.90	53^rd	478	88.9%
2012	70.02	131^st	469	72.1%
2013	71.04	128^th	488	73.8%
2014	79.86	63^rd	490	87.1%
2015	80.77	64^th	516	87.6%
2016	89.17	30^th	508	94.1%
2017	89.70	26^th	523	95.0%
2018	82.78	52^nd	518	90.0%
2019	78.71	76^th	533	85.7%
2021	86.73	44^th	521	91.6%
2022	74.56	96^th	520	81.5%
2023	78.35	82^nd	529	84.5%
2024	75.96	98^th	545	82.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.85	165^th	253	34.8%
2019	17.01	257^th	282	8.9%
2021	64.18	62^nd	260	76.2%
2022	33.76	205^th	288	28.8%
2023	48.71	143^rd	298	52.0%
2024	33.97	216^th	307	29.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.61	41^st	401	89.8%
2019	73.44	76^th	415	81.7%
2021	88.55	13^th	399	96.7%
2022	72.88	61^st	404	84.9%
2023	72.63	82^nd	459	82.1%
2024	51.52	208^th	473	56.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.50	48^th	436	89.0%
2019	73.79	94^th	439	78.6%
2021	88.10	22^nd	443	95.0%
2022	71.23	100^th	467	78.6%
2023	69.77	109^th	455	76.0%
2024	69.36	120^th	474	74.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.33	55^th	438	87.4%
2019	77.74	79^th	454	82.6%
2021	80.05	60^th	437	86.3%
2022	69.69	117^th	476	75.4%
2023	83.04	48^th	464	89.7%
2024	75.92	80^th	479	83.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	21.31	154^th	171	9.9%
2021	55.87	51^st	156	67.3%
2023	64.04	41^st	178	77.0%
2024	27.04	152^nd	186	18.3%

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Rank History for White students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.96	39^th	428	90.9%
2019	70.04	97^th	428	77.3%
2021	81.00	46^th	422	89.1%
2022	63.18	135^th	438	69.2%
2023	68.90	96^th	436	78.0%
2024	65.30	118^th	440	73.2%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	250	0	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	263
2008	244	2	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	257
2009	236	2	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	251
2010	220	1	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	232
2011	204	1	1	10	0	0	3	219
2012	210	3	0	15	0	0	0	228
2013	198	2	0	10	0	0	0	210
2014	193	1	0	23	0	0	0	217
2015	198	0	0	24	0	0	2	224
2016	206	0	0	22	0	0	2	230
2017	204	0	1	25	3	0	2	235
2018	192	0	1	27	4	0	5	229
2019	210	2	0	24	1	0	8	245
2020	198	1	0	19	0	0	7	225
2021	225	2	0	16	0	0	3	246
2022	223	4	0	25	0	0	5	257
2023	201	3	0	31	0	0	5	240

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 Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	263	14.8	17.8	14.1
2008	257	13.9	18.5	16.7
2009	251	14.7	17.1	14.3
2010	232	14.0	16.5	18.1
2011	219	13.7	15.9	19.6
2012	228	12.8	17.7	24.6
2013	210	13.0	16.0	24.3
2014	217	13.1	16.5	30.4
2015	224	13.0	17.2	30.8
2016	230	14.0	16.4	28.7
2017	235	14.0	16.6	31.5
2018	229	13.4	17.0	29.7
2019	245	14.0	17.3	25.3
2020	225	7.2	31.2	22.2
2021	246	3.4	70.6	23.2
2022	257	6.6	38.7	23
2023	240	6.6	36.1	38.8

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 Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	263	14.8	17.8	14.1
2008	257	13.9	18.5	16.7
2009	251	14.7	17.1	14.3
2010	232	14.0	16.5	18.1
2011	219	13.7	15.9	19.6
2012	228	12.8	17.7	24.6
2013	210	13.0	16.0	24.3
2014	217	13.1	16.5	30.4
2015	224	13.0	17.2	30.8
2016	230	14.0	16.4	28.7
2017	235	14.0	16.6	31.5
2018	229	13.4	17.0	29.7
2019	245	14.0	17.3	25.3
2020	225	7.2	31.2	22.2
2021	246	3.4	70.6	23.2
2022	257	6.6	38.7	23
2023	240	6.6	36.1	38.8

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 Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,656

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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 76^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 82^nd of 529 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior)	61.8	50	11.8%
7th Grade Math (Plainview-Elgin-Millville)	61.8	50	11.8%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior)	63.6	62.8	0.8%
7th Grade Reading (Plainview-Elgin-Millville)	63.6	62.8	0.8%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior)	73.4	61.1	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Plainview-Elgin-Millville)	73.4	61.1	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior)	60.2	47.2	12.9%
8th Grade Reading (Plainview-Elgin-Millville)	60.2	47.2	12.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior)	52.3	27.1	25.2%
8th Grade Science (Plainview-Elgin-Millville)	52.3	27.1	25.2%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	240	2%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	24	31	29.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	210	201	4.3%
Two or More Races	8	5	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.3%	38.8%	13.4%

Schools Near Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior

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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 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior	Public	7-8	70 1st St SE	Elgin	55932	Wabasha County	Plainview-Elgin-Millville	No	No	No	No	(507) 876-2521	240	7	36.1	38.8%	201 (83.8%)	3 (1.3%)	31 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	76	98^th of 545 public middle schools	82.0%		78.3	82^nd of 529 public middle schools	84.5%	16				34.1	62.4	47.2				52.8	55.1	53.8		38.0	38.0	$8,656
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6	Public	4-6	210 2nd St SW	Elgin	55932	Wabasha County	Plainview-Elgin-Millville	No	No	No	No	(507) 876-2213	352	23	15.6	38.9%	306 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)	68.8	60.7	49.0			59.3	43.8	65.8	63.5			58.4	57.3		57.3	$8,397
Dover-Eyota Middle School	Public	6-8	615 S Ave SW	Eyota	55934	Olmsted County	Dover-Eyota Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 545-2631	269	15	17.4	20.4%	242 (90.0%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	56.4	227^th of 545 public middle schools	58.3%		55.1	227^th of 529 public middle schools	57.1%				41.8	39.0	39.6	40.1			50.6	39.0	38.9	42.6		31.1	31.1	$6,804
Kellogg Middle	Public	6-8	503 17th St NE	Rochester	55906	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5800	856	22	39.5	43.0%	452 (52.8%)	130 (15.2%)	107 (12.5%)	74 (8.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (10.4%)	54.1	241^st of 545 public middle schools	55.8%					(n/a)			32.1	32.7	31.3	32.1			50.8	45.7	43.8	46.7		32.4	32.4	$12,077
RPS Online Middle School	Public, Virtual	7-8	2435 20th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 328-4830	73	8	8.9	58.9%	36 (49.3%)	13 (17.8%)	7 (9.6%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.4%)	13.6	484^th of 545 public middle schools	11.2%					(n/a)				20.0	9.5	12.9					18.8	24.0		11.1	11.1
John Adams Middle	Public	6-8	1525 31st St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5700	731	20	36.7	41.5%	421 (57.6%)	111 (15.2%)	48 (6.6%)	77 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (10.0%)	63.2	173^rd of 545 public middle schools	68.3%					(n/a)			32.2	34.0	46.4	37.3			53.6	49.6	51.5	51.6		33.8	33.8	$11,895
Middle School Right Fit	Public	6-8	1200 Broadway Ave S	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5650	26	5	5.5	80.8%	11 (42.3%)	8 (30.8%)	2 (7.7%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	3.3	541^st of 545 public middle schools	0.7%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0				6.7	8.3	8.3		0.0	0.0	$17,865
Willow Creek Middle	Public	6-8	2425 11th Ave SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5900	890	21	43.1	45.1%	463 (52.0%)	103 (11.6%)	208 (23.4%)	45 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.6%)	44.4	308^th of 545 public middle schools	43.5%					(n/a)			34.2	36.3	28.5	33.0			45.3	41.9	35.0	40.8		21.0	21.0	$12,038
Dakota Middle School	Public	6-8	5501 65th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 328-4530	967	25	38.1	42.4%	498 (51.5%)	191 (19.8%)	74 (7.7%)	130 (13.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.1%)	41.4	327^th of 545 public middle schools	40.0%					(n/a)			26.9	24.2	22.4	24.6			48.0	44.4	41.1	44.6		21.5	21.5

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In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior.

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Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior ranks 98^th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Students at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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