Is Litchfield Middle School a good school?

Litchfield Middle School ranks 115 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Litchfield Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Litchfield Middle School?

Students at Litchfield Middle School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Litchfield Middle School attend?

Students who attend Litchfield Middle School usually go on to attend Litchfield Senior High

Litchfield Middle School

Summary:

Litchfield Middle School is a public middle school serving 474 students in grades 5-8 in Litchfield, Minnesota, which is part of the Litchfield Public School District. This school consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results for Hispanic students, special education students, and students from low-income backgrounds.

Litchfield Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that exceed the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall Math proficiency rate was 48.31%, compared to the state average of 45.47%, and its overall Reading proficiency rate was 51.99%, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school also ranks highly among Minnesota middle schools for its performance with Hispanic students (46th out of 186), special education students (77th out of 307), and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (80th out of 473).

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hutchinson Middle and Dassel-Cokato Middle, Litchfield Middle School performs well, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science across most grade levels. However, the Dassel-Cokato Middle School, which is part of the higher-ranked Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district, outperforms Litchfield Middle School in several academic areas.

Detail:

Public 5-8

340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355-8888

(320) 693-2441

District: Litchfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,595

Students who attend Litchfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Litchfield Senior High

Feeder schools for Litchfield Middle School:

Elementary:

Lake Ripley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 488

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Litchfield Middle School ranks better than 78.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare Litchfield Middle School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Litchfield Middle School is $11,595.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Litchfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Middle School 115^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Litchfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Litchfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Public School District 138^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Litchfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	58.94	197^th	387	49.1%
2005	64.78	162^nd	396	59.1%
2006	65.38	144^th	406	64.5%
2007	71.72	92^nd	403	77.2%
2008	59.68	182^nd	409	55.5%
2009	71.47	56^th	230	75.7%
2010	67.95	136^th	454	70.0%
2011	64.39	155^th	478	67.6%
2012	67.93	142^nd	469	69.7%
2013	69.29	134^th	488	72.5%
2014	61.79	193^rd	490	60.6%
2015	76.38	94^th	516	81.8%
2016	69.52	138^th	508	72.8%
2017	76.26	99^th	523	81.1%
2018	61.80	200^th	518	61.4%
2019	74.52	107^th	533	79.9%
2021	82.19	66^th	521	87.3%
2022	77.91	75^th	520	85.6%
2023	73.60	104^th	529	80.3%
2024	73.76	115^th	545	78.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	39.98	154^th	253	39.1%
2019	63.44	90^th	282	68.1%
2021	40.16	164^th	260	36.9%
2022	73.97	42^nd	288	85.4%
2023	72.03	45^th	298	84.9%
2024	64.85	77^th	307	74.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	64.91	117^th	401	70.8%
2019	79.70	46^th	415	88.9%
2021	87.01	14^th	399	96.5%
2022	79.94	29^th	404	92.8%
2023	76.48	62^nd	459	86.5%
2024	73.37	80^th	473	83.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.55	168^th	436	61.5%
2019	79.02	65^th	439	85.2%
2021	82.83	44^th	443	90.1%
2022	76.31	71^st	467	84.8%
2023	72.18	94^th	455	79.3%
2024	73.85	96^th	474	79.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.52	209^th	438	52.3%
2019	61.84	173^rd	454	61.9%
2021	72.92	96^th	437	78.0%
2022	74.04	90^th	476	81.1%
2023	69.40	110^th	464	76.3%
2024	68.95	122^nd	479	74.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	31.28	120^th	163	26.4%
2019	62.17	45^th	171	73.7%
2021	77.38	16^th	156	89.7%
2022	63.15	53^rd	188	71.8%
2023	60.20	50^th	178	71.9%
2024	66.76	46^th	186	75.3%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	53.52	197^th	428	54.0%
2019	65.17	131^st	428	69.4%
2021	73.12	75^th	422	82.2%
2022	70.69	89^th	438	79.7%
2023	62.35	146^th	436	66.5%
2024	62.04	138^th	440	68.6%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Litchfield Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	458	1	6	20	1	n/a	n/a	486
1989	456	0	5	17	2	n/a	n/a	480
1990	472	0	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	493
1991	495	3	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	516
1992	490	4	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	511
1993	487	4	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	513
1994	505	1	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	520
1995	525	5	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	555
1996	525	5	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	555
1997	514	7	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	539
1998	520	5	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	543
1999	512	4	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	538
2000	522	4	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	556
2001	501	2	4	23	1	n/a	n/a	531
2002	403	5	3	22	1	n/a	n/a	434
2003	403	5	3	22	1	n/a	n/a	434
2004	404	5	4	31	3	n/a	n/a	447
2005	402	7	2	29	1	n/a	n/a	441
2006	402	3	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	436
2007	407	3	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	436
2008	419	0	2	23	2	n/a	n/a	446
2009	418	3	1	21	1	n/a	n/a	444
2010	409	2	0	35	1	n/a	n/a	447
2011	392	4	2	32	1	0	1	432
2012	357	2	2	28	1	0	0	390
2013	342	4	2	27	2	0	2	379
2014	333	4	1	23	1	0	4	366
2015	347	5	0	26	2	0	4	384
2016	433	6	1	43	1	0	5	489
2017	415	8	1	50	0	0	4	478
2018	405	5	0	50	1	0	6	467
2019	414	3	1	45	3	0	8	474
2020	406	5	1	46	1	0	6	465
2021	400	5	1	48	1	0	11	466
2022	402	5	1	49	1	0	11	469
2023	409	4	0	50	0	0	11	474
2024	415	5	1	53	0	0	14	488

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 Litchfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	486	27.6	17.6	15.4
1989	480	28.5	16.8	13.3
1990	493	30.8	16.0	13.8
1991	516	29.0	17.7	13.8
1992	511	30.5	16.7	14.9
1993	513	29.8	17.2	14.8
1994	520	32.4	16.0	14
1995	555	31.2	17.8	15.7
1996	555	31.2	17.8	15.7
1997	539	30.5	17.7	16
1998	543	n/a	0.0	16.8
1999	538	37.8	14.2	15.1
2000	556	32.9	16.9	25.7
2001	531	30.4	17.5	23.2
2002	434	26.7	16.3	24.7
2003	434	26.7	16.3	24.7
2004	447	28.7	15.6	26.6
2005	441	29.4	15.0	27.2
2006	436	28.1	15.5	27.5
2007	436	28.2	15.5	26.8
2008	446	26.8	16.6	31.6
2009	444	25.7	17.3	35.6
2010	447	25.8	17.3	38
2011	432	27.7	15.5	36.8
2012	390	24.3	16.0	39
2013	379	24.1	15.7	40.6
2014	366	22.2	16.4	41
2015	384	23.0	16.6	38.3
2016	489	29.0	16.8	39.3
2017	478	26.2	18.2	42.5
2018	467	25.8	18.0	42.2
2019	474	26.2	18.0	37.3
2020	465	28.9	16.0	37.6
2021	466	27.4	16.9	32.6
2022	469	28.6	16.3	30.5
2023	474	29.6	16.0	41.1
2024	488	29.2	16.6	41

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 Litchfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	486	27.6	17.6	15.4
1989	480	28.5	16.8	13.3
1990	493	30.8	16.0	13.8
1991	516	29.0	17.7	13.8
1992	511	30.5	16.7	14.9
1993	513	29.8	17.2	14.8
1994	520	32.4	16.0	14
1995	555	31.2	17.8	15.7
1996	555	31.2	17.8	15.7
1997	539	30.5	17.7	16
1998	543	n/a	0.0	16.8
1999	538	37.8	14.2	15.1
2000	556	32.9	16.9	25.7
2001	531	30.4	17.5	23.2
2002	434	26.7	16.3	24.7
2003	434	26.7	16.3	24.7
2004	447	28.7	15.6	26.6
2005	441	29.4	15.0	27.2
2006	436	28.1	15.5	27.5
2007	436	28.2	15.5	26.8
2008	446	26.8	16.6	31.6
2009	444	25.7	17.3	35.6
2010	447	25.8	17.3	38
2011	432	27.7	15.5	36.8
2012	390	24.3	16.0	39
2013	379	24.1	15.7	40.6
2014	366	22.2	16.4	41
2015	384	23.0	16.6	38.3
2016	489	29.0	16.8	39.3
2017	478	26.2	18.2	42.5
2018	467	25.8	18.0	42.2
2019	474	26.2	18.0	37.3
2020	465	28.9	16.0	37.6
2021	466	27.4	16.9	32.6
2022	469	28.6	16.3	30.5
2023	474	29.6	16.0	41.1
2024	488	29.2	16.6	41

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 Litchfield Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,594

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Litchfield 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 107^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 104^th of 529 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)	60.4	42.9	17.5%
5th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)	60.4	42.9	17.5%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)	73.9	43	30.9%
5th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)	73.9	43	30.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Litchfield Middle School)	72.7	41.2	31.6%
5th Grade Science (Litchfield Public School District)	72.7	41.2	31.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)	43.7	39.6	4%
6th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)	43.7	39.6	4%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)	69.5	65.8	3.8%
6th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)	69.5	65.8	3.8%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)	62.8	63.6	0.8%
7th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)	62.8	63.6	0.8%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)	62.8	56.6	6.3%
7th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)	62.8	56.6	6.3%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)	62.9	43.5	19.4%
8th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)	62.9	43.5	19.4%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)	68.6	43.6	24.9%
8th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)	68.6	43.6	24.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Litchfield Middle School)	53.2	27.8	25.5%
8th Grade Science (Litchfield Public School District)	53.2	27.8	25.5%
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	474	474
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	45	50	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	414	409	1.2%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.3%	41.1%	3.8%

Schools Near Litchfield 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
Litchfield Middle School	Public	5-8	340 E 10th St	Litchfield	55355	Meeker County	Litchfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 693-2441	488	29	16.6	41.0%	415 (85.0%)	5 (1.0%)	53 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	73.8	115^th of 545 public middle schools	78.9%		73.6	104^th of 529 public middle schools	80.3%	11	34.5	30.9	73.9	55.6	48.3	44.5	52.9	54.3	56.3	52.0	45.7	34.2	40.0	$11,595
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6	Public	5-6	27250 Minnesota Hwy 4	Grove City	56243	Meeker County	A.C.G.C. Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 244-4677	130	12	10.8	56.9%	110 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)								(n/a)	60.0	41.4			50.4	60.0	52.9			56.3	63.1		63.1	$9,121
Dassel-Cokato Middle	Public	5-8	4852 Reardon Ave SW Ste 1500	Cokato	55321	Wright County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 286-4100	589	41	14.4	33.3%	543 (92.2%)	6 (1.0%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	95.8	14^th of 545 public middle schools	97.4%		92.2	23^rd of 529 public middle schools	95.7%	9	57.9	62.0	65.4	73.6	65.1	73.0	84.7	64.7	67.4	72.4	66.4	64.8	65.6	$8,928
Dassel-Cokato Virtual School Middle	Public	5-8	4852 Reardon Ave SW	Cokato	55321	Wright County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 286-4100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hutchinson Middle	Public	6-8	1365 S Grade Rd	Hutchinson	55350	McLeod County	Hutchinson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 587-2854	568	35	16.2	36.1%	475 (83.6%)	10 (1.8%)	63 (11.1%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	82.8	62^nd of 545 public middle schools	88.6%		84.2	51^st of 529 public middle schools	90.4%	11		58.6	45.8	54.2	52.5		73.3	54.2	56.6	60.6		38.3	38.3	$10,255
Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.	Public	6-8	1365 S Grade Rd	Hutchinson	55350	McLeod County	Hutchinson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 587-2854	61	0		60.7%	38 (62.3%)	2 (3.3%)	16 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	4 (6.6%)	8.6	511^th of 545 public middle schools	6.2%		9.1	494^th of 529 public middle schools	6.6%	17		3.7	0.0	0.0	1.7		22.2	13.3	31.3	22.4		6.3	6.3	$21,878

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Schools Near Litchfield Middle School