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Melrose Middle

Summary:

Melrose Middle School is a public middle school in Melrose, Minnesota, serving 334 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Melrose Public School District, which is ranked 167 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Melrose Middle stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.14%) compared to nearby Albany Area Middle School (1.98%) and Sauk Centre Middle (12.77%). Academically, Melrose Middle's performance on MCA-III tests is generally lower than Albany Area Middle but higher than Sauk Centre Middle. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (26.4) and a significantly larger percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.01%) compared to Albany Area Middle.

Melrose Middle's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, and the school faces achievement gaps among different student subgroups. For example, Hispanic students perform much better than White students and students with special needs. Additionally, the school's academic performance is lower than the Melrose Public School District and the state of Minnesota averages. To address these challenges, Melrose Middle may need to focus on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for underperforming students, and addressing the needs of its diverse student population, particularly those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 546 5th Ave NE
       Melrose, MN  56352-8888

(320) 256-5160

District: Melrose Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,795 Help


Students who attend Melrose Middle usually attend:

High:    Melrose Secondary

Feeder schools for Melrose Middle:

Elementary:    Melrose Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
31.5%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melrose Middle ranks worse than 52.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Hispanic (31.5%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose Middle is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Middle is $9,795.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Middle 285th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Melrose Middle in the ranking list.)

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Melrose Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Public School District 167th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose Middle

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.63 240th 406 40.9%
2007 39.45 298th 403 26.1%
2008 40.53 295th 409 27.9%
2010 50.81 267th 454 41.2%
2011 49.83 271st 478 43.3%
2012 52.54 262nd 469 44.1%
2013 46.30 285th 488 41.6%
2014 64.89 167th 490 65.9%
2015 60.90 197th 516 61.8%
2016 61.46 193rd 508 62.0%
2017 61.16 210th 523 59.8%
2018 51.79 282nd 518 45.6%
2019 56.27 238th 533 55.3%
2021 64.62 155th 521 70.2%
2022 63.87 168th 520 67.7%
2023 60.50 189th 529 64.3%
2024 47.79 285th 545 47.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 104th 109 4.6%
2024 34.50 110th 158 30.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.16 222nd 253 12.3%
2019 28.13 226th 282 19.9%
2021 21.79 225th 260 13.5%
2022 26.01 225th 288 21.9%
2023 31.69 213th 298 28.5%
2024 22.01 265th 307 13.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 224th 401 44.1%
2019 49.28 211th 415 49.2%
2021 50.77 177th 399 55.6%
2022 40.97 249th 404 38.4%
2023 51.56 203rd 459 55.8%
2024 35.27 325th 473 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.42 207th 436 52.5%
2019 53.60 215th 439 51.0%
2021 60.35 146th 443 67.0%
2022 62.46 154th 467 67.0%
2023 64.88 133rd 455 70.8%
2024 38.05 313th 474 34.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 282nd 438 35.6%
2019 52.79 226th 454 50.2%
2021 62.11 150th 437 65.7%
2022 59.47 173rd 476 63.7%
2023 50.27 226th 464 51.3%
2024 51.98 220th 479 54.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.49 109th 163 33.1%
2019 30.71 125th 171 26.9%
2021 25.79 129th 156 17.3%
2022 34.08 130th 188 30.9%
2023 40.16 97th 178 45.5%
2024 43.00 95th 186 48.9%
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Rank History for White students at Melrose Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.39 229th 428 46.5%
2019 58.81 168th 428 60.7%
2021 70.74 92nd 422 78.2%
2022 66.09 117th 438 73.3%
2023 58.08 166th 436 61.9%
2024 43.52 251st 440 43.0%
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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 Melrose Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 310 4 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 291 3 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 303 1 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 289 2 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2010 273 3 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 233 4 0 56 0 0 0 0 293
2012 284 3 0 66 0 0 0 0 353
2013 292 1 0 74 0 0 1 0 368
2014 282 2 0 81 0 0 0 0 365
2015 277 3 0 80 0 0 0 0 360
2016 261 2 1 80 0 0 0 0 344
2017 231 2 1 76 0 0 0 0 310
2018 219 2 4 81 0 0 1 0 307
2019 235 2 1 91 1 0 2 0 332
2020 231 2 1 100 1 0 2 0 337
2021 253 1 0 93 0 0 3 0 350
2022 261 1 0 91 1 0 3 0 357
2023 236 0 0 94 1 0 3 0 334
2024 193 0 0 90 1 0 2 0 286

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 Melrose Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 358 18.4 19.5 29.9
2007 334 18.9 17.7 32.6
2008 346 18.8 18.4 31.8
2009 337 17.4 19.4 31.2
2010 328 17.6 18.6 37.5
2011 293 16.9 17.2 37.9
2012 353 18.0 19.6 35.1
2013 368 19.5 18.8 37.8
2014 365 18.5 19.6 40.3
2015 360 19.0 18.9 39.7
2016 344 18.0 19.1 39.5
2017 310 17.1 18.1 42.6
2018 307 18.4 16.6 42.3
2019 332 19.4 17.0 44.6
2020 337 n/a n/a 40.9
2021 350 12.2 28.6 29.1
2022 357 12.1 29.2 24.1
2023 334 12.6 26.4 44
2024 286 17.8 16.0 36.4

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 Melrose Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 358 18.4 19.5 29.9
2007 334 18.9 17.7 32.6
2008 346 18.8 18.4 31.8
2009 337 17.4 19.4 31.2
2010 328 17.6 18.6 37.5
2011 293 16.9 17.2 37.9
2012 353 18.0 19.6 35.1
2013 368 19.5 18.8 37.8
2014 365 18.5 19.6 40.3
2015 360 19.0 18.9 39.7
2016 344 18.0 19.1 39.5
2017 310 17.1 18.1 42.6
2018 307 18.4 16.6 42.3
2019 332 19.4 17.0 44.6
2020 337 n/a n/a 40.9
2021 350 12.2 28.6 29.1
2022 357 12.1 29.2 24.1
2023 334 12.6 26.4 44
2024 286 17.8 16.0 36.4

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 Melrose Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,794

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose Middle

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 238th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 189th of 529 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Melrose Middle)48.832.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)48.832.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Melrose Middle)59.843.2
 16.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)59.843.2
 16.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Melrose Middle)46.539.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)46.539.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Melrose Middle)45.735.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)45.735.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Melrose Middle)61.852.7
 9.1%
   8th Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)61.852.7
 9.1%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Melrose Middle)5649.3
 6.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)5649.3
 6.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Melrose Middle)45.527.4
 18.1%
   8th Grade Science (Melrose Public School District)45.527.4
 18.1%
   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 Students332334
 0.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic9194
 3.3%
Pacific Islander00
White235236
 0.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%44%
 0.6%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Melrose Middle.

Melrose Middle ranks 285th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Melrose Middle usually go on to attend Melrose Secondary

Students at Melrose Middle are 67% White, 31% Hispanic.


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