Serving 1,987 students in grades 6-8, Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Prior Lake-savage Middle School's student population of 1,987 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prior Lake-savage Middle School is 0.43, 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
#407 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prior Lake-savage Middle School's ranking?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School is ranked #407 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prior Lake-savage Middle School often compared to?
Prior Lake-savage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coon Rapids Middle School, Aspen Academy, Shakopee West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Prior Lake-savage Middle School?
1,987 students attend Prior Lake-savage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Prior Lake-savage Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prior Lake-savage Middle School?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prior Lake-savage Middle School offer ?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prior Lake-savage Middle School part of?
Prior Lake-savage Middle School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District.
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