Intermediate School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Worthington Public School District in Worthington, MN. The school has 662 students, with a diverse racial makeup and a high percentage (80.82%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low socioeconomic status of the student population.
Academically, Intermediate School's performance is significantly below the state averages in both math and reading, with only 29.86% of students proficient or better in math and 31.39% proficient or better in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively better than their peers at the school, but still lagging behind the state averages. Overall, Intermediate School ranks 714th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 20% of the state.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Prairie Elementary in the same district and Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary in a different district, Intermediate School's performance is generally lower. The high percentage of students from low-income families and the school's diverse racial composition may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance, and the data suggests opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the achievement gaps between different student subgroups.
In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended Intermediate School.
Students at Intermediate School are 62% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.
Worthington Public School District
Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.