Is Hermantown Middle a good school?

Hermantown Middle ranks 65 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hermantown Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Hermantown Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Hermantown Middle?

Students at Hermantown Middle are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Hermantown Middle attend?

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

Hermantown Middle

Summary:

Hermantown Middle is a public middle school serving 680 students in grades 5-8 in the Hermantown Community Schools district. Located in Hermantown, MN, the school has consistently received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top middle schools in Minnesota.

Hermantown Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.03% of Hermantown Middle students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.74%) compared to the state average, and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.23% to 21.76% over the past three years. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Cloquet Middle and Lincoln Park Middle, which have more diverse student populations and higher rates of economic disadvantage.

Hermantown Middle's favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.3 to 19.5 over the past three years, may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and socioeconomic disparity compared to nearby schools suggest that it may not be serving a representative cross-section of the local community, and that efforts to address diversity and equity may be needed.

Detail:

Public 5-8

4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Hermantown, MN 55811-3615

(218) 729-6690

District: Hermantown Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,632

Students who attend Hermantown Middle usually attend:

High:

Hermantown Senior High

Feeder schools for Hermantown Middle:

Elementary:

Hermantown Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 680

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

4.3%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hermantown Middle ranks better than 88.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (4.3%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hermantown Middle is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Hermantown Middle employs 41.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hermantown Middle is $9,632.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hermantown Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermantown Middle 65^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Hermantown Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hermantown Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermantown Community Schools 28^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hermantown Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	81.14	47^th	387	87.9%
2005	85.52	27^th	396	93.2%
2006	61.81	172^nd	406	57.6%
2007	58.24	180^th	403	55.3%
2008	70.75	104^th	409	74.6%
2010	68.83	129^th	454	71.6%
2011	65.91	144^th	478	69.9%
2012	54.87	247^th	469	47.3%
2013	60.27	186^th	488	61.9%
2014	68.32	139^th	490	71.6%
2015	71.28	125^th	516	75.8%
2016	71.53	125^th	508	75.4%
2017	70.58	132^nd	523	74.8%
2018	77.70	88^th	518	83.0%
2019	80.17	71^st	533	86.7%
2021	76.55	94^th	521	82.0%
2022	76.46	84^th	520	83.8%
2023	78.97	79^th	529	85.1%
2024	82.08	65^th	545	88.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.61	101^st	131	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.24	208^th	253	17.8%
2019	59.65	103^rd	282	63.5%
2021	35.48	181^st	260	30.4%
2022	30.86	212^th	288	26.4%
2023	51.05	135^th	298	54.7%
2024	57.52	107^th	307	65.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.61	92^nd	401	77.1%
2019	61.63	137^th	415	67.0%
2021	35.99	274^th	399	31.3%
2022	53.82	165^th	404	59.2%
2023	72.07	84^th	459	81.7%
2024	80.17	43^rd	473	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.34	64^th	436	85.3%
2019	76.47	82^nd	439	81.3%
2021	64.86	125^th	443	71.8%
2022	64.49	142^nd	467	69.6%
2023	70.30	103^rd	455	77.4%
2024	77.65	74^th	474	84.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.54	100^th	438	77.2%
2019	78.89	72^nd	454	84.1%
2021	80.35	57^th	437	87.0%
2022	80.35	57^th	476	88.0%
2023	80.98	59^th	464	87.3%
2024	81.12	57^th	479	88.1%

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Rank History for White students at Hermantown Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	68.19	113^th	428	73.6%
2019	68.67	106^th	428	75.2%
2021	63.09	129^th	422	69.4%
2022	63.83	130^th	438	70.3%
2023	65.44	122^nd	436	72.0%
2024	68.71	100^th	440	77.3%

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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 Hermantown Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	333	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1989	325	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1990	339	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	346
1991	483	2	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	495
1992	554	1	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	563
1993	429	1	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	436
1994	721	1	4	8	12	n/a	n/a	746
1995	716	2	4	13	12	n/a	n/a	747
1996	716	2	4	13	12	n/a	n/a	747
1997	718	1	5	9	7	n/a	n/a	740
1998	759	2	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	773
1999	754	2	14	5	8	n/a	n/a	783
2000	774	4	10	6	10	n/a	n/a	804
2001	759	3	11	3	11	n/a	n/a	787
2002	746	2	8	6	9	n/a	n/a	771
2003	746	2	8	6	9	n/a	n/a	771
2004	765	1	9	6	9	n/a	n/a	790
2005	771	7	11	5	8	n/a	n/a	802
2006	759	8	9	7	5	n/a	n/a	788
2007	744	9	11	9	8	n/a	n/a	781
2008	740	10	13	9	16	n/a	n/a	788
2009	738	12	12	10	10	n/a	n/a	782
2010	744	11	13	10	10	n/a	n/a	788
2011	794	9	15	7	9	0	11	845
2012	771	10	13	9	7	0	20	830
2013	745	8	10	10	3	0	18	794
2014	737	7	8	17	3	0	21	793
2015	745	3	6	17	3	0	29	803
2016	621	4	7	13	3	0	25	673
2017	637	4	4	13	3	0	27	688
2018	616	5	7	15	3	0	31	677
2019	602	6	5	17	3	0	24	657
2020	600	5	8	19	9	0	33	674
2021	587	6	9	17	6	0	33	658
2022	610	7	8	11	2	0	34	672
2023	617	11	11	10	2	0	29	680

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 Hermantown Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	22.5	14.8	9.9
1989	325	17.0	19.1	10.8
1990	346	17.6	19.6	9
1991	495	22.6	21.9	9.3
1992	563	24.8	22.7	8.3
1993	436	23.6	18.5	10.8
1994	746	25.2	29.6	11.3
1995	747	39.7	18.8	9.9
1996	747	39.7	18.8	9.9
1997	740	42.4	17.5	8.2
1998	773	n/a	0.0	9.3
1999	783	43.1	18.2	6.9
2000	804	42.1	19.1	14.7
2001	787	40.5	19.4	10.3
2002	771	42.0	18.4	12.1
2003	771	42.0	18.4	12.1
2004	790	43.5	18.2	13.5
2005	802	38.8	20.7	14.8
2006	788	39.5	19.9	13.1
2007	781	38.8	20.1	12
2008	788	39.2	20.1	12.4
2009	782	40.5	19.3	11.5
2010	788	40.7	19.3	14.2
2011	845	40.5	20.8	15.6
2012	830	41.0	20.2	14.8
2013	794	40.5	19.6	16.4
2014	793	40.8	19.4	15
2015	803	41.0	19.5	14.3
2016	673	35.0	19.2	15.3
2017	688	35.2	19.5	13.5
2018	677	36.2	18.6	14.5
2019	657	36.6	17.9	13.2
2020	674	36.8	18.3	15.1
2021	658	33.6	19.5	9.7
2022	672	39.6	16.9	9.2
2023	680	41.6	16.3	21.8

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 Hermantown Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	22.5	14.8	9.9
1989	325	17.0	19.1	10.8
1990	346	17.6	19.6	9
1991	495	22.6	21.9	9.3
1992	563	24.8	22.7	8.3
1993	436	23.6	18.5	10.8
1994	746	25.2	29.6	11.3
1995	747	39.7	18.8	9.9
1996	747	39.7	18.8	9.9
1997	740	42.4	17.5	8.2
1998	773	n/a	0.0	9.3
1999	783	43.1	18.2	6.9
2000	804	42.1	19.1	14.7
2001	787	40.5	19.4	10.3
2002	771	42.0	18.4	12.1
2003	771	42.0	18.4	12.1
2004	790	43.5	18.2	13.5
2005	802	38.8	20.7	14.8
2006	788	39.5	19.9	13.1
2007	781	38.8	20.1	12
2008	788	39.2	20.1	12.4
2009	782	40.5	19.3	11.5
2010	788	40.7	19.3	14.2
2011	845	40.5	20.8	15.6
2012	830	41.0	20.2	14.8
2013	794	40.5	19.6	16.4
2014	793	40.8	19.4	15
2015	803	41.0	19.5	14.3
2016	673	35.0	19.2	15.3
2017	688	35.2	19.5	13.5
2018	677	36.2	18.6	14.5
2019	657	36.6	17.9	13.2
2020	674	36.8	18.3	15.1
2021	658	33.6	19.5	9.7
2022	672	39.6	16.9	9.2
2023	680	41.6	16.3	21.8

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 Hermantown Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,632

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hermantown Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 79^th of 529 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Hermantown Middle)	75.2	66.5	8.7%
5th Grade Math (Hermantown Community Schools)	75.2	66.5	8.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hermantown Middle)	82.9	71.4	11.5%
5th Grade Reading (Hermantown Community Schools)	82.9	71.4	11.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Hermantown Middle)	83.5	76.6	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Hermantown Community Schools)	83.5	76.6	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Hermantown Middle)	61.8	49.7	12.1%
6th Grade Math (Hermantown Community Schools)	61.8	49.7	12.1%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Hermantown Middle)	74.2	59.1	15.1%
6th Grade Reading (Hermantown Community Schools)	74.2	59.1	15.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Hermantown Middle)	69.8	52.8	17%
7th Grade Math (Hermantown Community Schools)	69.8	52.8	17%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hermantown Middle)	72.7	51.2	21.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hermantown Community Schools)	72.7	51.2	21.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Hermantown Middle)	65.9	48.4	17.6%
8th Grade Math (Hermantown Community Schools)	65.9	48.4	17.6%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hermantown Middle)	59.7	51.1	8.6%
8th Grade Reading (Hermantown Community Schools)	59.7	51.1	8.6%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Hermantown Middle)	49.1	41.7	7.5%
8th Grade Science (Hermantown Community Schools)	49.1	41.7	7.5%
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	657	680	3.5%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	5	11	120%
Hispanic	17	10	41.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	602	617	2.5%
Two or More Races	24	29	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.2%	21.8%	8.5%

Schools Near Hermantown Middle

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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 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 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
Hermantown Middle	Public	5-8	4335 Hawk Circle Drive	Hermantown	55811	St. Louis County	Hermantown Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 729-6690	680	42	16.3	21.8%	617 (90.7%)	11 (1.6%)	10 (1.5%)	11 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.3%)	82.1	65^th of 545 public middle schools	88.1%		79	79^th of 529 public middle schools	85.1%	14	69.5	55.1	55.4	52.9	58.0	71.5	70.1	49.4	50.0	60.1	70.2	44.3	57.0	$9,632
A.I. Jedlicka Middle School	Public	6-8	131 9th Ave	Proctor	55810	St. Louis County	Proctor Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 628-4926	448	23	19.6	42.2%	397 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.8%)	63.8	170^th of 545 public middle schools	68.8%		47.9	272^nd of 529 public middle schools	48.6%	102		46.5	42.9	35.3	41.9		62.2	44.3	41.8	49.8		30.3	30.3	$10,423
Lincoln Park Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 W 3rd St	Duluth	55806	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 336-8880	524	34	15.2	66.0%	316 (60.3%)	38 (7.3%)	29 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (20.0%)	30.7	395^th of 545 public middle schools	27.5%		28.7	392^nd of 529 public middle schools	25.9%	3		22.2	24.4	30.8	25.6		40.8	35.8	27.4	35.1		15.4	15.4	$18,109
Ordean East Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 E 4th St	Duluth	55812	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8940	989	36	27.6	25.5%	865 (87.5%)	16 (1.6%)	27 (2.7%)	15 (1.5%)	14 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.2%)	84.6	52^nd of 545 public middle schools	90.5%		84.7	47^th of 529 public middle schools	91.1%	5		46.0	46.3	52.0	48.2		70.1	62.8	63.0	65.4		47.4	47.4	$13,932
Cloquet Middle	Public	5-8	2001 Washington Avenue	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 879-3328	780	45	17.5	49.5%	541 (69.4%)	6 (0.8%)	21 (2.7%)	4 (0.5%)	88 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (15.4%)	52.3	253^rd of 545 public middle schools	53.6%		44	300^th of 529 public middle schools	43.3%	47	50.6	38.3	30.4	32.5	37.8	61.5	49.2	49.2	46.3	51.5	40.0	20.1	30.0	$11,118

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