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Luverne Middle

Summary:

Luverne Middle School is a public middle school in Luverne, Minnesota, serving 255 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Luverne Public School District, which is ranked 35th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Luverne Middle consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with 59.29% of students proficient in math and 57.14% proficient in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th and 7th grade math, where proficiency rates exceed 60%. Luverne Middle has also maintained a ranking in the top 20% of Minnesota middle schools, with a high ranking of 48th out of 520 schools in 2021-2022, and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Luverne Middle has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 85.49% of students identifying as White, the nearby Adrian Middle School has a more diverse student body, with 13.43% of students identifying as Hispanic. Luverne Middle also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 18 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Adrian Middle School's ratio of 17 students per teacher in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 709 N Kniss
       Luverne, MN  56156-1229

(507) 283-4491

District: Luverne Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,351 Help


Students who attend Luverne Middle usually attend:

High:    Luverne Senior High

Feeder schools for Luverne Middle:

Elementary:    Luverne Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Compare Details Luverne Middle ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luverne Middle is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luverne Middle is $9,351.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Luverne Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Luverne Middle 78th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Luverne Middle in the ranking list.)

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Luverne Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Luverne Public School District 35th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Luverne Middle

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Rank History for all students at Luverne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.31 98th 387 74.7%
2005 67.02 144th 396 63.6%
2006 56.43 211th 406 48.0%
2007 52.10 224th 403 44.4%
2008 75.45 72nd 409 82.4%
2010 79.16 59th 454 87.0%
2011 71.48 108th 478 77.4%
2012 74.46 92nd 469 80.4%
2013 64.27 162nd 488 66.8%
2014 67.24 145th 490 70.4%
2015 73.61 109th 516 78.9%
2016 74.88 96th 508 81.1%
2017 74.99 110th 523 79.0%
2018 74.63 103rd 518 80.1%
2019 70.59 136th 533 74.5%
2021 78.38 85th 521 83.7%
2022 83.45 48th 520 90.8%
2023 77.34 91st 529 82.8%
2024 78.90 78th 545 85.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Luverne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.32 71st 253 71.9%
2019 56.40 116th 282 58.9%
2021 65.27 59th 260 77.3%
2022 80.62 29th 288 89.9%
2023 70.51 54th 298 81.9%
2024 86.73 19th 307 93.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luverne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.54 102nd 401 74.6%
2019 61.01 142nd 415 65.8%
2021 73.07 54th 399 86.5%
2022 73.83 56th 404 86.1%
2023 83.11 32nd 459 93.0%
2024 77.92 55th 473 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Luverne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.53 87th 436 80.0%
2019 63.45 155th 439 64.7%
2021 70.94 90th 443 79.7%
2022 82.57 41st 467 91.2%
2023 71.66 96th 455 78.9%
2024 78.42 70th 474 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Luverne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.48 108th 438 75.3%
2019 71.22 117th 454 74.2%
2021 78.66 67th 437 84.7%
2022 79.39 62nd 476 87.0%
2023 77.34 77th 464 83.4%
2024 73.95 93rd 479 80.6%
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Rank History for White students at Luverne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 125th 428 70.8%
2019 58.10 172nd 428 59.8%
2021 67.41 108th 422 74.4%
2022 76.59 55th 438 87.4%
2023 68.42 100th 436 77.1%
2024 70.47 89th 440 79.8%
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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 Luverne Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 464 0 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 466 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 450 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 318 1 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 309 2 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 275 5 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 275 5 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 274 7 7 5 5 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 265 6 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 261 6 6 11 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 252 5 5 12 3 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 254 5 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 272
2009 241 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 250 6 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2011 250 2 5 11 0 0 10 0 278
2012 255 2 5 9 0 0 4 0 275
2013 260 3 3 13 0 0 5 0 284
2014 254 0 2 13 0 0 5 0 274
2015 244 0 4 10 0 0 7 0 265
2016 249 2 4 16 0 0 8 0 279
2017 257 3 4 18 0 0 10 0 292
2018 263 5 1 20 0 0 9 0 298
2019 262 5 1 17 1 0 9 0 295
2020 263 7 4 16 1 0 5 0 296
2021 236 3 2 15 2 0 10 0 268
2022 230 3 1 15 2 0 13 0 264
2023 218 4 2 13 2 0 16 0 255

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 Luverne Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 478 27.0 17.7 17.2
1998 480 n/a 0.0 16.7
1999 459 30.5 15.0 15.7
2000 328 22.6 14.5 30.8
2001 325 22.3 14.6 26.5
2002 294 22.3 13.2 28.2
2003 294 22.3 13.2 28.2
2004 298 20.6 14.5 32.6
2005 291 20.9 13.9 35.4
2006 289 19.7 14.7 35.6
2007 277 19.9 13.9 33.9
2008 272 20.0 13.6 32.4
2009 255 20.8 12.3 27.1
2010 271 21.1 12.8 35.4
2011 278 20.7 13.4 34.9
2012 275 19.6 13.9 35.6
2013 284 19.7 14.3 36.6
2014 274 19.5 13.9 36.9
2015 265 19.0 13.9 34
2016 279 19.0 14.6 31.5
2017 292 19.0 15.3 31.5
2018 298 19.1 15.5 27.2
2019 295 19.9 14.7 28.1
2020 296 17.8 16.5 26.7
2021 268 14.8 18.0 27.2
2022 264 15.8 16.6 25.4
2023 255 19.1 13.3 38

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 Luverne Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 478 27.0 17.7 17.2
1998 480 n/a 0.0 16.7
1999 459 30.5 15.0 15.7
2000 328 22.6 14.5 30.8
2001 325 22.3 14.6 26.5
2002 294 22.3 13.2 28.2
2003 294 22.3 13.2 28.2
2004 298 20.6 14.5 32.6
2005 291 20.9 13.9 35.4
2006 289 19.7 14.7 35.6
2007 277 19.9 13.9 33.9
2008 272 20.0 13.6 32.4
2009 255 20.8 12.3 27.1
2010 271 21.1 12.8 35.4
2011 278 20.7 13.4 34.9
2012 275 19.6 13.9 35.6
2013 284 19.7 14.3 36.6
2014 274 19.5 13.9 36.9
2015 265 19.0 13.9 34
2016 279 19.0 14.6 31.5
2017 292 19.0 15.3 31.5
2018 298 19.1 15.5 27.2
2019 295 19.9 14.7 28.1
2020 296 17.8 16.5 26.7
2021 268 14.8 18.0 27.2
2022 264 15.8 16.6 25.4
2023 255 19.1 13.3 38

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 Luverne Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,351

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Luverne Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 529 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Luverne Middle)61.661.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Luverne Public School District)61.661.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Luverne Middle)62.470
 7.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Luverne Public School District)62.470
 7.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Luverne Middle)6547.3
 17.7%
   7th Grade Math (Luverne Public School District)6547.3
 17.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Luverne Middle)54.149.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Luverne Public School District)54.149.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Luverne Middle)81.153.6
 27.5%
   8th Grade Math (Luverne Public School District)81.153.6
 27.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Luverne Middle)52.242.9
 9.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Luverne Public School District)52.242.9
 9.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Luverne Middle)5031
 19.1%
   8th Grade Science (Luverne Public School District)5031
 19.1%
   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 Students295255
 13.6%
African American54
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White262218
 16.8%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%38%
 9.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Luverne Middle

Students at Luverne Middle are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Luverne Middle.

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

Luverne Middle ranks 78th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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