Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School ranks 55 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is a public middle school serving 244 students in grades 6-8 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, which is part of the highly-ranked Le Sueur-Henderson School District. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby middle schools.

Academically, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School ranks in the top 20-25% of Minnesota middle schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. The school's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 13.52% Hispanic students and 2.87% students of two or more races. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21.67% in 2020-2021 to 34.02% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby New Prague Area Schools and Sibley East School District.

Compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Belle Plaine Junior High and St. Peter Middle School, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 23.1 over the past three school years. This suggests the school is providing a more personalized educational experience for its students. While the school's overall performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further support the academic achievement of Hispanic and low-income students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058-1699

(507) 665-5800

District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,210

Students who attend Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Le Sueur-Henderson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is $8,210.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School 55^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Le Sueur-Henderson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Sueur-Henderson School District 40^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2013	32.92	364^th	488	25.4%
2014	29.15	383^rd	490	21.8%
2015	32.29	381^st	516	26.2%
2016	49.41	266^th	508	47.6%
2017	49.42	286^th	523	45.3%
2018	41.40	344^th	518	33.6%
2019	50.59	280^th	533	47.5%
2021	59.46	192^nd	521	63.1%
2022	71.72	114^th	520	78.1%
2023	71.68	115^th	529	78.3%
2024	84.21	55^th	545	89.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	30.67	196^th	253	22.5%
2019	36.50	190^th	282	32.6%
2021	60.73	75^th	260	71.2%
2022	53.77	111^th	288	61.5%
2023	60.55	94^th	298	68.5%
2024	74.71	48^th	307	84.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	23.01	331^st	401	17.5%
2019	31.41	310^th	415	25.3%
2021	65.19	87^th	399	78.2%
2022	55.75	153^rd	404	62.1%
2023	55.52	177^th	459	61.4%
2024	72.77	89^th	473	81.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.41	281^st	436	35.6%
2019	43.64	279^th	439	36.4%
2021	49.19	213^th	443	51.9%
2022	71.22	101^st	467	78.4%
2023	70.12	105^th	455	76.9%
2024	83.33	47^th	474	90.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	34.24	324^th	438	26.0%
2019	50.91	238^th	454	47.6%
2021	62.27	149^th	437	65.9%
2022	66.85	137^th	476	71.2%
2023	68.27	119^th	464	74.4%
2024	80.22	59^th	479	87.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	25.19	136^th	163	16.6%
2019	20.58	156^th	171	8.8%
2021	38.97	92^nd	156	41.0%
2022	52.14	77^th	188	59.0%
2023	36.46	112^th	178	37.1%

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Rank History for White students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	33.24	324^th	428	24.3%
2019	47.92	230^th	428	46.3%
2021	50.00	194^th	422	54.0%
2022	67.11	110^th	438	74.9%
2023	64.87	128^th	436	70.6%
2024	80.15	52^nd	440	88.2%

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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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	194	5	2	37	0	0	5	243
2012	179	4	1	41	2	0	4	231
2013	193	4	0	43	0	0	9	249
2014	175	6	2	41	0	0	9	233
2015	178	3	2	43	0	0	8	234
2016	162	4	2	41	0	0	8	217
2017	193	6	1	37	0	0	8	245
2018	200	10	1	41	0	0	9	261
2019	209	7	1	50	0	0	5	272
2020	169	7	0	41	0	0	8	225
2021	189	3	0	35	0	1	12	240
2022	188	4	2	31	1	0	11	237
2023	198	4	1	33	1	0	7	244

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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	243	15.8	15.3	35.4
2012	231	12.2	18.9	38.1
2013	249	15.0	16.5	36.5
2014	233	15.4	15.1	39.1
2015	234	15.0	15.6	38
2016	217	15.0	14.4	41.5
2017	245	12.6	19.3	32.7
2018	261	13.1	19.9	31
2019	272	15.3	17.6	27.6
2020	225	12.5	17.9	28.9
2021	240	10.3	23.1	21.7
2022	237	10.7	22.1	23.2
2023	244	15.0	16.2	34

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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	243	15.8	15.3	35.4
2012	231	12.2	18.9	38.1
2013	249	15.0	16.5	36.5
2014	233	15.4	15.1	39.1
2015	234	15.0	15.6	38
2016	217	15.0	14.4	41.5
2017	245	12.6	19.3	32.7
2018	261	13.1	19.9	31
2019	272	15.3	17.6	27.6
2020	225	12.5	17.9	28.9
2021	240	10.3	23.1	21.7
2022	237	10.7	22.1	23.2
2023	244	15.0	16.2	34

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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,210

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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 280^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 115^th of 529 Middle schools	30.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	43.2	49.4	6.2%
6th Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	43.2	49.4	6.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	63	72.2	9.2%
6th Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	63	72.2	9.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	41.7	55.4	13.7%
7th Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	41.7	55.4	13.7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	41.7	58.1	16.4%
7th Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	41.7	58.1	16.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	64.3	54.7	9.6%
8th Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	64.3	54.7	9.6%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	52.1	34.9	17.2%
8th Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	52.1	34.9	17.2%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School)	36.5	20.9	15.5%
8th Grade Science (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	36.5	20.9	15.5%
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	272	244	10.3%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	50	33	34%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	198	5.3%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	34%	6.4%

Schools Near Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

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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
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School	Public	6-8	901 E Ferry St	Le Sueur	56058	Le Sueur County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 665-5800	244	15	16.2	34.0%	198 (81.1%)	4 (1.6%)	33 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	84.2	55^th of 545 public middle schools	89.9%		71.7	115^th of 529 public middle schools	78.3%	60		57.7	57.7	76.0	63.6		70.5	51.3	57.3	59.7		32.0	32.0	$8,210
St. Peter Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Lincoln Dr	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-4210	621	42	14.6	45.2%	428 (68.9%)	55 (8.9%)	103 (16.6%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	71.9	130^th of 545 public middle schools	76.1%		54.9	228^th of 529 public middle schools	56.9%	98	42.2	50.0	39.1	53.1	46.1	54.8	64.4	42.2	51.4	53.1	51.1	35.1	43.3	$4,389
Belle Plaine Junior High	Public	7-8	220 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2403	244	11	22.0	24.6%	202 (82.8%)	6 (2.5%)	19 (7.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)	69.3	144^th of 545 public middle schools	73.6%		41.4	317^th of 529 public middle schools	40.1%	173			47.9	43.5	45.7			44.1	49.6	46.8		33.9	33.9	$7,440
Sibley East Middle School	Public	6-8	202 3rd Avenue NW	Arlington	55307	Sibley County	Sibley East School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 964-2292	253	12	20.2	49.8%	164 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (30.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	56.7	224^th of 545 public middle schools	58.9%		49	265^th of 529 public middle schools	49.9%	41		28.6	35.6	28.6	31.3		54.3	51.2	55.7	53.5		23.9	23.9	$10,673
New Prague Middle School	Public	6-8	721 Central Ave N	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-1400	937	31	29.9	19.4%	853 (91.0%)	7 (0.7%)	28 (3.0%)	16 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)	91	26^th of 545 public middle schools	95.2%		92.5	21^st of 529 public middle schools	96.0%	5		64.4	72.1	62.7	66.3		66.8	61.2	56.3	61.6		58.2	58.2	$11,025
Jordan Middle	Public	5-8	500 Sunset Dr	Jordan	55352	Scott County	Jordan Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 492-2332	553	35	15.7	31.1%	417 (75.4%)	24 (4.3%)	64 (11.6%)	9 (1.6%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.6%)	81.7	68^th of 545 public middle schools	87.5%		78.5	81^st of 529 public middle schools	84.7%	13	67.4	57.8	48.8	52.6	56.7	63.9	69.6	54.1	51.8	59.9	71.5	38.4	54.5	$9,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School?

Students at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School usually go on to attend Le Sueur-Henderson High School

Is Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School a good school?

Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School ranks 55^th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What district is Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School in?

Le Sueur-Henderson School District

How many students attend Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School.

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