Serving 133 students in grades 6-7, Blue Earth Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Earth Area Middle School's student population of 133 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Earth Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Earth Area Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Earth Area Middle School's ranking?
Blue Earth Area Middle School is ranked #1255 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Middle School?
133 students attend Blue Earth Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Blue Earth Area Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Earth Area Middle School?
Blue Earth Area Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Earth Area Middle School offer ?
Blue Earth Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Blue Earth Area Middle School part of?
Blue Earth Area Middle School is part of Blue Earth Area School District.
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