Cloquet Middle

Summary:

Cloquet Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Cloquet, Minnesota, with a student population of 780. The school is part of the Cloquet Public School District, which is ranked 180 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cloquet Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is generally below the state and district averages across Math, Reading, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall Math proficiency rate was 37.77% compared to the state average of 45.47% and the district average of 43.03%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Native American students performing relatively well, ranking 27th out of 55 Minnesota middle schools in 2023-2024, while White students and male students perform significantly worse, ranking 275th and 291st out of 440 and 479 Minnesota middle schools, respectively. Additionally, Cloquet Middle has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.08% to 49.49% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state and district.

Cloquet Middle's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Ordean East Middle School and Hermantown Middle School, which are both higher-performing schools in the region. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 113th out of 516 Minnesota middle schools in 2014-2015 to 253rd out of 545 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential need for improvement in the school's academic programs and support systems. Addressing these challenges, including the achievement gaps among student subgroups and the socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the school's lower performance, could be important steps in improving Cloquet Middle's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2001 Washington Avenue
       Cloquet, MN  55720-1757


(218) 879-3328

District: Cloquet Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,118 Help


Students who attend Cloquet Middle usually attend:

High:    Cloquet Senior

Feeder schools for Cloquet Middle:

Elementary:    Churchill Elementary
    Washington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Two or more races:
14.9%
American Indian:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cloquet Middle ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), two or more races (14.9%), American Indian (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cloquet Middle is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cloquet Middle is $11,118.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cloquet Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloquet Middle 253rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Cloquet Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cloquet Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloquet Public School District 180th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cloquet Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.04 210th 387 45.7%
2005 51.03 245th 396 38.1%
2006 65.74 142nd 406 65.0%
2007 61.62 153rd 403 62.0%
2008 65.75 140th 409 65.8%
2009 66.53 69th 230 70.0%
2010 70.86 109th 454 76.0%
2011 72.35 104th 478 78.2%
2012 72.03 116th 469 75.3%
2013 65.80 153rd 488 68.6%
2014 68.30 140th 490 71.4%
2015 73.24 113th 516 78.1%
2016 56.87 223rd 508 56.1%
2017 61.20 209th 523 60.0%
2018 56.45 240th 518 53.7%
2019 61.66 198th 533 62.9%
2021 53.04 231st 521 55.7%
2022 46.50 279th 520 46.3%
2023 43.97 300th 529 43.3%
2024 52.25 253rd 545 53.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.98 97th 114 14.9%
2019 34.30 87th 120 27.5%
2021 38.12 65th 97 33.0%
2022 36.29 85th 131 35.1%
2023 37.08 69th 107 35.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.22 170th 253 32.8%
2019 56.83 115th 282 59.2%
2021 58.42 86th 260 66.9%
2022 49.28 137th 288 52.4%
2023 51.67 130th 298 56.4%
2024 45.71 157th 307 48.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.91 192nd 401 52.1%
2019 62.24 133rd 415 68.0%
2021 54.31 159th 399 60.2%
2022 50.39 194th 404 52.0%
2023 49.39 214th 459 53.4%
2024 54.21 187th 473 60.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.14 190th 436 56.4%
2019 62.56 159th 439 63.8%
2021 45.88 234th 443 47.2%
2022 46.73 257th 467 45.0%
2023 45.64 251st 455 44.8%
2024 58.45 178th 474 62.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 238th 438 45.7%
2019 56.44 197th 454 56.6%
2021 53.26 200th 437 54.2%
2022 41.02 287th 476 39.7%
2023 38.32 299th 464 35.6%
2024 40.77 291st 479 39.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 6th 23 73.9%
2019 66.83 3rd 23 87.0%
2021 50.36 10th 18 44.4%
2022 54.27 7th 22 68.2%
2023 56.34 19th 49 61.2%
2024 50.37 27th 55 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cloquet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 221st 428 48.4%
2019 55.59 190th 428 55.6%
2021 40.92 250th 422 40.8%
2022 35.49 286th 438 34.7%
2023 33.09 314th 436 28.0%
2024 41.31 275th 440 37.5%
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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.

Cloquet Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Cloquet Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 621 2 2 1 70 n/a n/a 0 696
1989 606 1 2 1 83 n/a n/a 0 693
1990 603 3 7 2 78 n/a n/a 0 693
1991 590 2 7 2 86 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 606 3 5 2 101 n/a n/a 0 717
1993 476 2 5 3 83 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 338 0 3 1 58 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 405 2 0 2 68 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 405 2 0 2 68 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 505 1 0 2 85 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 475 1 1 3 87 n/a n/a 9 576
1999 494 0 4 4 75 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 503 0 4 3 80 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 455 4 7 1 82 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 451 6 3 4 87 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 451 6 3 4 87 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 454 4 4 5 73 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 435 3 3 5 85 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 417 3 7 2 91 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 399 2 5 2 96 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 405 3 10 4 93 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 382 4 5 11 106 n/a n/a 0 508
2010 391 3 5 12 105 n/a n/a 0 516
2011 391 7 5 12 98 0 12 0 525
2012 391 1 4 21 53 0 57 0 527
2013 370 1 6 20 62 0 58 0 517
2014 372 4 7 8 73 0 57 0 521
2015 402 2 7 11 67 0 60 0 549
2016 409 3 6 8 72 0 66 0 564
2017 398 4 6 8 70 1 68 0 555
2018 601 5 4 11 87 1 115 0 824
2019 609 2 2 13 85 1 111 0 823
2020 618 3 2 15 96 0 120 0 854
2021 594 5 4 12 105 0 120 0 840
2022 566 6 3 20 104 0 114 0 813
2023 541 6 4 21 88 0 120 0 780
2024 526 6 4 26 91 0 114 0 767

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 Cloquet Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 696 40.1 17.3 17
1989 693 42.5 16.3 21.5
1990 693 41.8 16.5 22.9
1991 687 40.5 16.9 19.9
1992 717 38.0 18.8 22.5
1993 569 27.1 21.0 18.3
1994 400 22.9 17.5 17
1995 477 27.5 17.3 26
1996 477 27.5 17.3 26
1997 593 34.9 17.0 21.9
1998 576 n/a 0.0 21.5
1999 577 38.0 15.2 17.9
2000 590 34.8 17.0 31.9
2001 549 32.5 16.9 28.1
2002 551 30.6 18.0 34.7
2003 551 30.6 18.0 34.7
2004 540 30.4 17.8 31.9
2005 531 30.4 17.5 34.3
2006 520 31.3 16.6 32.9
2007 504 30.5 16.5 32.9
2008 515 28.0 18.4 34
2009 508 28.5 17.8 36.2
2010 516 30.7 16.7 35.7
2011 525 32.1 16.3 39.4
2012 527 30.4 17.2 38.9
2013 517 31.1 16.5 44.1
2014 521 32.7 15.8 42
2015 549 31.0 17.7 41.9
2016 564 33.0 17.0 42
2017 555 34.8 15.9 41.8
2018 824 45.8 17.9 42.5
2019 823 48.5 16.9 44.6
2020 854 53.3 16.0 43.3
2021 840 48.5 17.2 42.7
2022 813 48.9 16.6 41.1
2023 780 44.5 17.5 49.5
2024 767 43.6 17.5 49.5

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 Cloquet Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 696 40.1 17.3 17
1989 693 42.5 16.3 21.5
1990 693 41.8 16.5 22.9
1991 687 40.5 16.9 19.9
1992 717 38.0 18.8 22.5
1993 569 27.1 21.0 18.3
1994 400 22.9 17.5 17
1995 477 27.5 17.3 26
1996 477 27.5 17.3 26
1997 593 34.9 17.0 21.9
1998 576 n/a 0.0 21.5
1999 577 38.0 15.2 17.9
2000 590 34.8 17.0 31.9
2001 549 32.5 16.9 28.1
2002 551 30.6 18.0 34.7
2003 551 30.6 18.0 34.7
2004 540 30.4 17.8 31.9
2005 531 30.4 17.5 34.3
2006 520 31.3 16.6 32.9
2007 504 30.5 16.5 32.9
2008 515 28.0 18.4 34
2009 508 28.5 17.8 36.2
2010 516 30.7 16.7 35.7
2011 525 32.1 16.3 39.4
2012 527 30.4 17.2 38.9
2013 517 31.1 16.5 44.1
2014 521 32.7 15.8 42
2015 549 31.0 17.7 41.9
2016 564 33.0 17.0 42
2017 555 34.8 15.9 41.8
2018 824 45.8 17.9 42.5
2019 823 48.5 16.9 44.6
2020 854 53.3 16.0 43.3
2021 840 48.5 17.2 42.7
2022 813 48.9 16.6 41.1
2023 780 44.5 17.5 49.5
2024 767 43.6 17.5 49.5

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 Cloquet Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cloquet Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 300th of 529 Middle schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Cloquet Middle)61.742.4
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Cloquet Public School District)61.742.4
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cloquet Middle)70.458.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Cloquet Public School District)70.458.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Cloquet Middle)60.647.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Cloquet Public School District)60.647.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Cloquet Middle)54.835.2
 19.6%
   6th Grade Math (Cloquet Public School District)54.335
 19.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Cloquet Middle)73.952
 21.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Cloquet Public School District)73.252.2
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Cloquet Middle)45.227.1
 18.1%
   7th Grade Math (Cloquet Public School District)44.826.8
 18%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Cloquet Middle)59.741.4
 18.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Cloquet Public School District)59.241.2
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Cloquet Middle)49.228.3
 20.9%
   8th Grade Math (Cloquet Public School District)47.627.6
 20%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Cloquet Middle)60.641.3
 19.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Cloquet Public School District)59.140.3
 18.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Cloquet Middle)33.911.1
 22.8%
   8th Grade Science (Cloquet Public School District)32.810.8
 22%
   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 Students823780
 5.2%
African American26
 200%
American Indian8588
 3.5%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White609541
 11.2%
Two or More Races111120
 8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%49.5%
 4.9%


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Students at Cloquet Middle are 69% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

Cloquet Middle ranks 253rd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 767 students attended Cloquet Middle.

Students who attend Cloquet Middle usually go on to attend Cloquet Senior


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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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