Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Summary:

Brandon-Evansville Middle School is a public middle school serving 125 students in grades 6-8 in the small town of Brandon, Minnesota, which is part of the West Central Area school district, ranked 37th out of 463 districts in the state.

This small middle school has consistently outperformed state and district averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), with 60.74% of students proficient or better in Math and 53.79% in Reading in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85% respectively. The school has also excelled in serving its special education students, ranking 21st out of 307 Minnesota middle schools for special education performance and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a very homogeneous student population, with over 93% of students identifying as White, significantly higher than the state's racial diversity.

Compared to nearby schools like WCA Middle School and Discovery Middle School, which are part of the Alexandria Public School District, Brandon-Evansville Middle School serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may have access to additional resources and parental involvement that contribute to its academic success, though it also raises questions about equity and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 206 West 3rd Street
       Brandon, MN  56315-8888


(218) 948-2241

District: Brandon-Evansville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,416 Help


Students who attend Brandon-Evansville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Brandon-Evansville High School

Feeder schools for Brandon-Evansville Middle School:

Elementary:    Brandon Elementary
    Evansville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
4.4%
American Indian:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brandon-Evansville Middle School ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (4.4%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brandon-Evansville Middle School is 25.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brandon-Evansville Middle School is $8,416.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brandon-Evansville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon-Evansville Middle School 74th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Brandon-Evansville Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Brandon-Evansville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon-Evansville Public Schools 37th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brandon-Evansville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 78.64 77th 516 85.1%
2016 75.96 85th 508 83.3%
2017 75.18 108th 523 79.3%
2018 72.87 121st 518 76.6%
2019 69.26 145th 533 72.8%
2021 90.00 27th 521 94.8%
2022 76.64 83rd 520 84.0%
2023 66.10 158th 529 70.1%
2024 79.91 74th 545 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.96 10th 298 96.6%
2024 84.76 21st 307 93.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.00 9th 401 97.8%
2019 72.34 83rd 415 80.0%
2021 95.74 2nd 399 99.5%
2022 76.40 41st 404 89.9%
2023 64.77 118th 459 74.3%
2024 74.08 76th 473 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 63rd 436 85.6%
2019 67.68 129th 439 70.6%
2021 86.30 32nd 443 92.8%
2022 73.06 90th 467 80.7%
2023 58.73 173rd 455 62.0%
2024 78.63 69th 474 85.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.20 136th 438 68.9%
2019 65.33 147th 454 67.6%
2021 86.63 29th 437 93.4%
2022 75.97 80th 476 83.2%
2023 69.82 106th 464 77.2%
2024 74.50 91st 479 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.44 168th 428 60.7%
2019 52.20 204th 428 52.3%
2021 81.47 44th 422 89.6%
2022 66.55 115th 438 73.7%
2023 54.19 194th 436 55.5%
2024 65.36 117th 440 73.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brandon-Evansville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 93 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 95
2015 86 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 88
2016 90 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 95
2017 97 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 102
2018 100 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 108
2019 109 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 116
2020 110 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 118
2021 109 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 116
2022 116 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 122
2023 117 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 125
2024 130 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brandon-Evansville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 95 6.7 14.0 37.9
2015 88 7.0 12.5 29.5
2016 95 7.0 13.5 41.1
2017 102 6.2 16.2 36.3
2018 108 6.3 17.1 35.2
2019 116 5.8 19.8 34.5
2020 118 6.1 19.2 33.9
2021 116 7.8 14.8 28.4
2022 122 5.3 22.8 24.6
2023 125 5.5 22.5 37.6
2024 137 5.3 25.4 32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brandon-Evansville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 95 6.7 14.0 37.9
2015 88 7.0 12.5 29.5
2016 95 7.0 13.5 41.1
2017 102 6.2 16.2 36.3
2018 108 6.3 17.1 35.2
2019 116 5.8 19.8 34.5
2020 118 6.1 19.2 33.9
2021 116 7.8 14.8 28.4
2022 122 5.3 22.8 24.6
2023 125 5.5 22.5 37.6
2024 137 5.3 25.4 32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brandon-Evansville Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,416

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brandon-Evansville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 529 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)6134.2
 26.8%
   6th Grade Math (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)6134.2
 26.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)73.233.3
 39.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)73.233.3
 39.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)64.167.4
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)64.167.4
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)5048.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)5048.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)74.368.3
 6%
   8th Grade Math (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)74.368.3
 6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)45.738.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)45.738.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Brandon-Evansville Middle School)48.641
 7.5%
   8th Grade Science (Brandon-Evansville Public Schools)48.641
 7.5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students116125
 7.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White109117
 7.3%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%37.6%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon-Evansville Middle School

Brandon-Evansville Middle School ranks 74th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Brandon-Evansville Middle School usually go on to attend Brandon-Evansville High School

Students at Brandon-Evansville Middle School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended Brandon-Evansville Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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