Serving 407 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pillager Middle School's student population of 407 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.13, 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
#1033 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 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?
407 students attend Pillager Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pillager Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pillager Middle School?
Pillager Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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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