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:
115th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,595 Help


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:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Litchfield Middle School ranks better than 78.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 16. (See more...)
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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 115th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Litchfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Litchfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Public School District 138th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.94 197th 387 49.1%
2005 64.78 162nd 396 59.1%
2006 65.38 144th 406 64.5%
2007 71.72 92nd 403 77.2%
2008 59.68 182nd 409 55.5%
2009 71.47 56th 230 75.7%
2010 67.95 136th 454 70.0%
2011 64.39 155th 478 67.6%
2012 67.93 142nd 469 69.7%
2013 69.29 134th 488 72.5%
2014 61.79 193rd 490 60.6%
2015 76.38 94th 516 81.8%
2016 69.52 138th 508 72.8%
2017 76.26 99th 523 81.1%
2018 61.80 200th 518 61.4%
2019 74.52 107th 533 79.9%
2021 82.19 66th 521 87.3%
2022 77.91 75th 520 85.6%
2023 73.60 104th 529 80.3%
2024 73.76 115th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 154th 253 39.1%
2019 63.44 90th 282 68.1%
2021 40.16 164th 260 36.9%
2022 73.97 42nd 288 85.4%
2023 72.03 45th 298 84.9%
2024 64.85 77th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.91 117th 401 70.8%
2019 79.70 46th 415 88.9%
2021 87.01 14th 399 96.5%
2022 79.94 29th 404 92.8%
2023 76.48 62nd 459 86.5%
2024 73.37 80th 473 83.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Litchfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 168th 436 61.5%
2019 79.02 65th 439 85.2%
2021 82.83 44th 443 90.1%
2022 76.31 71st 467 84.8%
2023 72.18 94th 455 79.3%
2024 73.85 96th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 209th 438 52.3%
2019 61.84 173rd 454 61.9%
2021 72.92 96th 437 78.0%
2022 74.04 90th 476 81.1%
2023 69.40 110th 464 76.3%
2024 68.95 122nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.28 120th 163 26.4%
2019 62.17 45th 171 73.7%
2021 77.38 16th 156 89.7%
2022 63.15 53rd 188 71.8%
2023 60.20 50th 178 71.9%
2024 66.76 46th 186 75.3%
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Rank History for White students at Litchfield Middle School

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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 1 6 20 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 456 0 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 472 0 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1991 495 3 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 490 4 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 487 4 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 505 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 525 5 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 525 5 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 514 7 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 520 5 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 512 4 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 522 4 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2001 501 2 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 403 5 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 403 5 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 404 5 4 31 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2005 402 7 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 402 3 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 407 3 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 419 0 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2009 418 3 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 409 2 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 392 4 2 32 1 0 1 0 432
2012 357 2 2 28 1 0 0 0 390
2013 342 4 2 27 2 0 2 0 379
2014 333 4 1 23 1 0 4 0 366
2015 347 5 0 26 2 0 4 0 384
2016 433 6 1 43 1 0 5 0 489
2017 415 8 1 50 0 0 4 0 478
2018 405 5 0 50 1 0 6 0 467
2019 414 3 1 45 3 0 8 0 474
2020 406 5 1 46 1 0 6 0 465
2021 400 5 1 48 1 0 11 0 466
2022 402 5 1 49 1 0 11 0 469
2023 409 4 0 50 0 0 11 0 474

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

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

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 Litchfield Middle School

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YearTotal 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 107th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 104th 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)60.442.9
 17.5%
   5th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)60.442.9
 17.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)73.943
 30.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)73.943
 30.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Litchfield Middle School)72.741.2
 31.6%
   5th Grade Science (Litchfield Public School District)72.741.2
 31.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)43.739.6
 4%
   6th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)43.739.6
 4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)69.565.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)69.565.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)62.863.6
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)62.863.6
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)62.856.6
 6.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)62.856.6
 6.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Litchfield Middle School)62.943.5
 19.4%
   8th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)62.943.5
 19.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Litchfield Middle School)68.643.6
 24.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)68.643.6
 24.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Litchfield Middle School)53.227.8
 25.5%
   8th Grade Science (Litchfield Public School District)53.227.8
 25.5%
   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 Students474474
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4550
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White414409
 1.2%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%41.1%
 3.8%


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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Litchfield Middle School.

Students at Litchfield Middle School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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