Serving 141 students in grades 5-6, Sauk Centre 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 5-6
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sauk Centre Middle School's student population of 141 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sauk Centre 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 Sauk Centre Middle School is 0.28, 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
#1418 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Centre Middle School's ranking?
Sauk Centre Middle School is ranked #1418 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sauk Centre Middle School?
141 students attend Sauk Centre Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sauk Centre Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Centre Middle School?
Sauk Centre Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sauk Centre Middle School offer ?
Sauk Centre Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sauk Centre Middle School part of?
Sauk Centre Middle School is part of Sauk Centre Public School District.
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