Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Middleton Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middleton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middleton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
8%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
Middleton Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Ridge Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Middleton Elementary School?
586 students attend Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Middleton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middleton Elementary School?
Middleton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middleton Elementary School offer ?
Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Middleton Elementary School part of?
Middleton Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
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