Ellis Middle School

1700 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 720 students in grades 7-8, Ellis 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 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Ellis Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
720 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ellis 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 Ellis Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1507 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ellis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
31%
11%
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Black
10%
12%
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White
41%
62%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Ellis Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellis Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellis Middle School's ranking?
Ellis Middle School is ranked #1507 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ellis Middle School?
720 students attend Ellis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ellis Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellis Middle School?
Ellis Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellis Middle School offer ?
Ellis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ellis Middle School part of?
Ellis Middle School is part of Austin Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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