Serving 238 students in grades 6-8, Pipestone 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 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pipestone Middle School's student population of 238 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pipestone 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 Pipestone Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipestone Middle School's ranking?
Pipestone Middle School is ranked #1366 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pipestone Middle School?
238 students attend Pipestone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pipestone Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pipestone Middle School?
Pipestone Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pipestone Middle School offer ?
Pipestone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pipestone Middle School part of?
Pipestone Middle School is part of Pipestone Area School District.
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