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Southland Middle

Summary:

Southland Middle is a public middle school located in Adams, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Southland Public School District, which is ranked 163 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southland Middle stands out for its relatively high test scores, particularly in 7th and 8th grade MCA-III Reading, where 63.55% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 51.13%. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 18.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby I.J. Holton Intermediate School, Ellis Middle, Lyle Middle, and Grand Meadow Middle. However, Southland Middle has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.58%) compared to the more diverse student populations at the nearby schools.

While Southland Middle's performance is generally strong, there are still opportunities for improvement, particularly in Math proficiency, which lags behind the state average across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's test scores have fluctuated over the years, suggesting some year-to-year variability in student achievement. It's worth noting that the other schools in the area serve more students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which could contribute to the differences in performance between Southland Middle and its neighbors.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 NW Water St
       Adams, MN  55909-8888

(507) 582-3568

District: Southland Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,162 Help


Students who attend Southland Middle usually attend:

High:    Southland Senior High

Feeder schools for Southland Middle:

Elementary:    Southland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
4.6%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details Southland Middle ranks better than 62.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (4.6%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southland Middle is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southland Middle is $6,162.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southland Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Southland Middle 206th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Southland Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southland Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southland Public School District 163rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southland Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.07 205th 387 47.0%
2005 44.47 285th 396 28.0%
2006 42.24 290th 406 28.6%
2007 65.55 131st 403 67.5%
2008 76.71 66th 409 83.9%
2009 70.28 57th 230 75.2%
2010 68.19 133rd 454 70.7%
2011 48.06 285th 478 40.4%
2012 82.16 39th 469 91.7%
2013 51.66 253rd 488 48.2%
2014 43.45 305th 490 37.8%
2015 41.27 324th 516 37.2%
2016 45.21 298th 508 41.3%
2017 40.02 341st 523 34.8%
2018 46.49 314th 518 39.4%
2019 47.06 307th 533 42.4%
2021 64.26 157th 521 69.9%
2022 77.38 80th 520 84.6%
2023 65.85 160th 529 69.8%
2024 58.59 206th 545 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.63 131st 459 71.5%
2024 66.53 120th 473 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 159th 436 63.5%
2019 61.87 168th 439 61.7%
2021 79.03 56th 443 87.4%
2022 82.89 40th 467 91.4%
2023 67.23 121st 455 73.4%
2024 55.93 195th 474 58.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Southland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.65 334th 438 23.7%
2019 40.68 291st 454 35.9%
2021 36.23 285th 437 34.8%
2022 61.62 169th 476 64.5%
2023 57.03 181st 464 61.0%
2024 54.86 205th 479 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Southland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.09 318th 428 25.7%
2019 35.35 302nd 428 29.4%
2021 53.49 171st 422 59.5%
2022 68.59 99th 438 77.4%
2023 51.57 210th 436 51.8%
2024 40.80 281st 440 36.1%
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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 Southland Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1989 121 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1990 126 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1991 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 177 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 131 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1994 147 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1995 143 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1996 143 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1997 117 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1998 140 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1999 137 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 134 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2001 140 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2002 155 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2003 155 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2004 208 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 209 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 150 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 178 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 181
2008 115 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2009 105 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 112
2010 111 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2011 106 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 111
2012 109 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 113
2013 99 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 106
2014 88 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 93
2015 82 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 89
2016 78 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 82
2017 73 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 82
2018 74 2 0 9 0 0 2 0 87
2019 72 1 0 11 0 0 2 0 86
2020 78 2 1 8 0 0 1 0 90
2021 90 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 98
2022 103 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 108
2023 102 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 109

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 Southland Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 10.3 12.7 26
1989 122 11.5 10.6 0
1990 128 10.8 11.8 16.4
1991 174 11.2 15.5 18.4
1992 178 9.8 18.1 11.2
1993 132 10.1 13.1 18.9
1994 150 9.0 16.7 26
1995 145 9.9 14.6 16.6
1996 145 9.9 14.6 16.6
1997 118 9.9 11.9 11
1998 143 n/a 0.0 14
1999 141 10.4 13.6 14.9
2000 137 2.2 62.3 21.9
2001 142 9.4 15.1 10.6
2002 156 10.6 14.7 27.6
2003 156 10.6 14.7 27.6
2004 211 12.2 17.3 24.6
2005 213 11.8 18.1 16
2006 153 11.2 13.7 19.6
2007 181 8.6 21.0 14.9
2008 120 3.3 36.4 20.8
2009 112 6.4 17.5 25.9
2010 117 4.1 28.1 30.8
2011 111 3.7 29.5 28.8
2012 113 2.8 39.9 25.7
2013 106 2.9 35.9 30.2
2014 93 0.8 112.0 24.7
2015 89 1.0 89.0 28.1
2016 82 1.0 82.0 26.8
2017 82 1.9 42.2 31.7
2018 87 7.9 10.9 26.4
2019 86 7.2 11.8 30.2
2020 90 7.3 12.2 22.2
2021 98 6.7 14.6 25.5
2022 108 6.3 17.1 25
2023 109 5.8 18.5 36.7

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 Southland Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 10.3 12.7 26
1989 122 11.5 10.6 0
1990 128 10.8 11.8 16.4
1991 174 11.2 15.5 18.4
1992 178 9.8 18.1 11.2
1993 132 10.1 13.1 18.9
1994 150 9.0 16.7 26
1995 145 9.9 14.6 16.6
1996 145 9.9 14.6 16.6
1997 118 9.9 11.9 11
1998 143 n/a 0.0 14
1999 141 10.4 13.6 14.9
2000 137 2.2 62.3 21.9
2001 142 9.4 15.1 10.6
2002 156 10.6 14.7 27.6
2003 156 10.6 14.7 27.6
2004 211 12.2 17.3 24.6
2005 213 11.8 18.1 16
2006 153 11.2 13.7 19.6
2007 181 8.6 21.0 14.9
2008 120 3.3 36.4 20.8
2009 112 6.4 17.5 25.9
2010 117 4.1 28.1 30.8
2011 111 3.7 29.5 28.8
2012 113 2.8 39.9 25.7
2013 106 2.9 35.9 30.2
2014 93 0.8 112.0 24.7
2015 89 1.0 89.0 28.1
2016 82 1.0 82.0 26.8
2017 82 1.9 42.2 31.7
2018 87 7.9 10.9 26.4
2019 86 7.2 11.8 30.2
2020 90 7.3 12.2 22.2
2021 98 6.7 14.6 25.5
2022 108 6.3 17.1 25
2023 109 5.8 18.5 36.7

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 Southland Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southland 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 307th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 160th of 529 Middle schools
 27.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Southland Middle)4431.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (Southland Public School District)4431.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Southland Middle)57.757.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Southland Public School District)57.757.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Southland Middle)60.659.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Math (Southland Public School District)60.659.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Southland Middle)66.750
 16.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Southland Public School District)66.750
 16.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Southland Middle)30.825
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Southland Public School District)30.825
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Southland Middle)42.356.8
 14.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Southland Public School District)42.356.8
 14.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Southland Middle)19.231.8
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Southland Public School District)19.231.8
 12.6%
   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 Students86109
 26.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic115
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White72102
 41.7%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%36.7%
 6.5%

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Southland Middle ranks 206th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Southland Middle usually go on to attend Southland Senior High

Students at Southland Middle are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Southland Middle.


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