Pillager Middle School

323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades 5-8, Pillager 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 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pillager Middle School's student population of 405 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
405 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pillager 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 Pillager Middle School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1033 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pillager Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pillager 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.
51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pillager 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.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pillager 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
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pillager Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pillager Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pillager Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pillager Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
91%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pillager Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pillager Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pillager Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Pillager Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pillager Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pillager 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pillager Middle School's ranking?
Pillager Middle School is ranked #1033 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pillager Middle School often compared to?
Pillager Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pequot Lakes Middle School, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade, Verndale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pillager Middle School?
405 students attend Pillager Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pillager Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pillager Middle School?
Pillager Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pillager Middle School offer ?
Pillager Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pillager Middle School part of?
Pillager Middle School is part of Pillager Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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