Serving 432 students in grades 5-8, Montevideo Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montevideo Middle School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montevideo Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montevideo Middle School is 0.47, 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
#681 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montevideo Middle School's ranking?
Montevideo Middle School is ranked #681 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Montevideo Middle School?
432 students attend Montevideo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Montevideo Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montevideo Middle School?
Montevideo Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montevideo Middle School offer ?
Montevideo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Montevideo Middle School part of?
Montevideo Middle School is part of Montevideo Public School District.
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