Pine Island Middle

Summary:

Pine Island Middle is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Pine Island Public School District, with 506 students located in Pine Island, Minnesota. This high-performing school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Pine Island Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the state average in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 53.81% of Pine Island Middle students were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school also has a more diverse student body compared to many of the surrounding schools, such as Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle, Triton Middle School, and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School.

While Pine Island Middle's overall performance is impressive, the school may need to address equity concerns for certain student subgroups. The school's performance for special education students ranks in the bottom third of Minnesota middle schools, and the percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has increased from 9.26% in 2021-2022 to 19.57% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's racial diversity, while higher than nearby schools, is still predominantly white, and the school may benefit from continued efforts to attract and support a more diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 223 1st Ave SE
       Pine Island, MN  55963-0398


(507) 356-4849

District: Pine Island Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,488 Help


Students who attend Pine Island Middle usually attend:

High:    Pine Island Secondary

Feeder schools for Pine Island Middle:

Elementary:    Pine Island Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.8 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
3.8%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Compare Details Pine Island Middle ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pine Island Middle ranks better than 74.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Island Middle is 24.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Island Middle is $9,488.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Island Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Island Middle 415th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pine Island Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pine Island Middle 137th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Pine Island Middle in the ranking list.)

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Pine Island Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Island Public School District 107th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Island Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.54 415th 881 52.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.24 419th 572 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.23 389th 793 50.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.55 503rd 809 37.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.26 278th 826 66.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.99 509th 730 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pine Island Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.55 158th 387 59.2%
2005 83.94 34th 396 91.4%
2006 77.99 58th 406 85.7%
2007 75.37 73rd 403 81.9%
2008 74.61 78th 409 80.9%
2009 80.34 23rd 230 90.0%
2010 80.78 52nd 454 88.5%
2011 76.86 79th 478 83.5%
2012 77.48 67th 469 85.7%
2013 78.85 77th 488 84.2%
2014 74.95 99th 490 79.8%
2015 71.64 122nd 516 76.4%
2016 73.50 113th 508 77.8%
2017 77.48 92nd 523 82.4%
2018 73.36 115th 518 77.8%
2019 73.95 112th 533 79.0%
2021 84.57 54th 521 89.6%
2022 71.04 121st 520 76.7%
2023 78.72 80th 529 84.9%
2024 70.95 137th 545 74.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.51 28th 253 88.9%
2019 69.33 57th 282 79.8%
2021 50.07 121st 260 53.5%
2022 39.26 184th 288 36.1%
2023 54.76 114th 298 61.7%
2024 36.69 203rd 307 33.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.06 199th 401 50.4%
2019 59.32 150th 415 63.9%
2021 82.41 20th 399 95.0%
2022 67.18 94th 404 76.7%
2023 72.79 81st 459 82.4%
2024 57.04 165th 473 65.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 97th 436 77.8%
2019 67.51 130th 439 70.4%
2021 78.78 58th 443 86.9%
2022 64.10 145th 467 69.0%
2023 70.67 101st 455 77.8%
2024 64.71 138th 474 70.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.68 120th 438 72.6%
2019 73.95 105th 454 76.9%
2021 83.81 42nd 437 90.4%
2022 71.76 102nd 476 78.6%
2023 80.25 63rd 464 86.4%
2024 69.88 116th 479 75.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pine Island Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.04 165th 428 61.4%
2019 61.27 155th 428 63.8%
2021 75.57 67th 422 84.1%
2022 60.06 148th 438 66.2%
2023 68.71 98th 436 77.5%
2024 56.27 173rd 440 60.7%
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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.

Pine Island Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Pine Island Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 386 8 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 369 3 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 355 5 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 362 5 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 372 8 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 358 9 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 365 5 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 363 5 5 9 1 0 2 0 385
2012 356 5 6 6 1 0 0 0 374
2013 353 5 7 5 1 0 0 0 371
2014 337 6 8 6 2 0 2 0 361
2015 352 4 7 8 1 0 0 0 372
2016 353 5 8 8 1 0 2 0 377
2017 363 5 5 7 1 0 4 0 385
2018 379 3 6 11 0 0 8 0 407
2019 393 4 3 15 0 0 8 0 423
2020 393 3 3 14 0 0 8 0 421
2021 433 8 6 20 0 0 8 0 475
2022 431 9 7 18 2 0 8 0 475
2023 446 17 9 19 3 0 12 0 506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Pine Island Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 411 23.6 17.4 19
2005 389 24.4 15.9 19.5
2006 373 26.1 14.3 16.4
2007 376 25.8 14.6 16.5
2008 392 24.5 16.0 18.9
2009 375 22.8 16.4 17.1
2010 383 22.0 17.3 20.1
2011 385 23.5 16.3 22.3
2012 374 22.7 16.4 25.4
2013 371 18.1 20.4 20.5
2014 361 18.2 19.7 22.7
2015 372 18.0 20.6 17.5
2016 377 23.0 16.3 14.9
2017 385 21.9 17.5 16.4
2018 407 24.5 16.6 17.7
2019 423 26.7 15.8 19.1
2020 421 24.8 16.9 16.4
2021 475 21.4 22.1 13.1
2022 475 22.2 21.3 9.3
2023 506 20.3 24.8 19.6

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 Pine Island Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 411 23.6 17.4 19
2005 389 24.4 15.9 19.5
2006 373 26.1 14.3 16.4
2007 376 25.8 14.6 16.5
2008 392 24.5 16.0 18.9
2009 375 22.8 16.4 17.1
2010 383 22.0 17.3 20.1
2011 385 23.5 16.3 22.3
2012 374 22.7 16.4 25.4
2013 371 18.1 20.4 20.5
2014 361 18.2 19.7 22.7
2015 372 18.0 20.6 17.5
2016 377 23.0 16.3 14.9
2017 385 21.9 17.5 16.4
2018 407 24.5 16.6 17.7
2019 423 26.7 15.8 19.1
2020 421 24.8 16.9 16.4
2021 475 21.4 22.1 13.1
2022 475 22.2 21.3 9.3
2023 506 20.3 24.8 19.6

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 Pine Island Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,488

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Island 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 112th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 80th of 529 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Pine Island Middle)62.757.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pine Island Public School District)62.757.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Pine Island Middle)73.757.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Pine Island Public School District)73.757.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Pine Island Middle)66.757.1
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pine Island Public School District)66.757.1
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Pine Island Middle)6054.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pine Island Public School District)6054.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Pine Island Middle)75.267.3
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Pine Island Public School District)75.267.3
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Pine Island Middle)66.752.9
 13.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pine Island Public School District)66.752.9
 13.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Pine Island Middle)62.548.6
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Pine Island Public School District)62.548.6
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Pine Island Middle)57.746.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pine Island Public School District)57.746.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Pine Island Middle)57.753.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Pine Island Public School District)57.753.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Pine Island Middle)45.432.7
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pine Island Public School District)45.432.7
 12.6%
   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 Students423506
 19.6%
African American417
 325%
American Indian03
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White393446
 13.5%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.1%19.6%
 0.4%


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Students at Pine Island Middle are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Pine Island Middle usually go on to attend Pine Island Secondary

Pine Island Middle ranks 137th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Pine Island Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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