Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, Yellow Medicine East 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1530 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Medicine East Middle School's ranking?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School is ranked #1530 out of 1,773 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
143 students attend Yellow Medicine East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Yellow Medicine East Middle School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Medicine East Middle School?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yellow Medicine East Middle School offer ?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellow Medicine East Middle School part of?
Yellow Medicine East Middle School is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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