Serving 95 students in grades 6-8, Evansville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Evansville Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Evansville Middle School?
95 students attend Evansville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Evansville Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evansville Middle School?
Evansville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evansville Middle School offer ?
Evansville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Evansville Middle School part of?
Evansville Middle School is part of Evansville Public School District.
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