McGuire Middle

Summary:

McGuire Middle is a public middle school in Lakeville, Minnesota, serving 865 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lakeville Area Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

McGuire Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 54.46% of students proficient in Math and 57.64% proficient in Reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 75.84% White, 6.71% African American, 6.82% Hispanic, and 3.93% Asian students. This diversity is higher than nearby Lakeville Online Academy-Middle and Century Middle School, which have student populations that are 80.49% and 73.47% White, respectively. McGuire Middle has also ranked among the top middle schools in Minnesota for the past decade, with a peak ranking of 22nd out of 490 schools in 2013-2014.

However, the school has seen a decline in racial diversity in recent years, with the percentage of non-White students decreasing from 16.89% in 2020-2021 to 24.16% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 9.55% to 20.46% over the same period, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households. While McGuire Middle outperforms many of its peers in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district, the school may need to focus on improving support and resources for its special education and low-income student populations to ensure equitable outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21220 Holyoke Ave W
       Lakeville, MN  55044-7300


(952) 232-2200

District: Lakeville Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,550 Help


Students who attend McGuire Middle usually attend:

High:    Lakeville South High

Feeder schools for McGuire Middle:

Elementary:    Kennedy Elementary
    Lake Marion Elementary
    Lakeview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  861

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
8.0%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details McGuire Middle ranks better than 86.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Lakeville Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (8%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGuire Middle is 14.7. 1 middle schools in the Lakeville Area Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGuire Middle is $11,550. 1 middle schools in the Lakeville Area Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McGuire Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks McGuire Middle 76th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See McGuire Middle in the ranking list.)

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Lakeville Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeville Area Schools 80th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McGuire Middle

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Rank History for all students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.86 20th 387 94.8%
2005 88.53 14th 396 96.5%
2006 85.74 26th 406 93.6%
2007 80.81 46th 403 88.6%
2008 80.18 45th 409 89.0%
2009 77.16 35th 230 84.8%
2010 83.48 37th 454 91.9%
2011 87.50 21st 478 95.6%
2012 87.62 17th 469 96.4%
2013 86.87 31st 488 93.6%
2014 88.90 22nd 490 95.5%
2015 89.34 25th 516 95.2%
2016 90.07 26th 508 94.9%
2017 86.16 43rd 523 91.8%
2018 83.28 49th 518 90.5%
2019 82.32 60th 533 88.7%
2021 79.74 77th 521 85.2%
2022 78.55 72nd 520 86.2%
2023 84.23 50th 529 90.5%
2024 79.54 76th 545 86.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.46 18th 114 84.2%
2019 70.43 31st 120 74.2%
2021 55.49 43rd 97 55.7%
2022 71.41 30th 131 77.1%
2023 75.01 23rd 107 78.5%
2024 70.47 29th 116 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.23 24th 253 90.5%
2019 67.33 65th 282 77.0%
2021 54.47 97th 260 62.7%
2022 68.53 54th 288 81.3%
2023 70.98 51st 298 82.9%
2024 51.80 131st 307 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.59 109th 401 72.8%
2019 66.65 111th 415 73.3%
2021 52.61 166th 399 58.4%
2022 51.98 181st 404 55.2%
2023 63.78 123rd 459 73.2%
2024 61.88 141st 473 70.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.41 37th 436 91.5%
2019 80.66 57th 439 87.0%
2021 75.12 72nd 443 83.7%
2022 77.11 69th 467 85.2%
2023 82.68 48th 455 89.5%
2024 77.19 76th 474 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.84 50th 438 88.6%
2019 79.21 69th 454 84.8%
2021 77.13 79th 437 81.9%
2022 74.46 88th 476 81.5%
2023 81.21 57th 464 87.7%
2024 76.18 78th 479 83.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.36 26th 112 76.8%
2021 44.47 45th 87 48.3%
2022 53.22 45th 110 59.1%
2023 68.97 34th 116 70.7%
2024 72.01 33rd 111 70.3%
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Rank History for African American students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.47 38th 137 72.3%
2019 73.62 29th 148 80.4%
2021 57.88 51st 141 63.8%
2022 69.96 29th 162 82.1%
2023 68.04 42nd 164 74.4%
2024 90.08 9th 179 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.10 21st 163 87.1%
2019 77.23 23rd 171 86.5%
2021 79.27 13th 156 91.7%
2022 68.58 43rd 188 77.1%
2023 68.15 31st 178 82.6%
2024 69.66 40th 186 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at McGuire Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.32 67th 428 84.3%
2019 74.54 72nd 428 83.2%
2021 72.84 78th 422 81.5%
2022 70.66 90th 438 79.5%
2023 78.14 56th 436 87.2%
2024 67.33 105th 440 76.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Open Quote IMC (library) workers were very rude. The teachers and other staff are very friendly and helpful, but the librarians, especially Joan Kulla, we’re very rude to not only me but a lot of other students. I always had a good attitude with her but she always puts me in a bad mood because she acts so rude towards students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McGuire Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 809 4 19 5 2 n/a n/a 0 839
1996 809 4 19 5 2 n/a n/a 0 839
1997 915 5 17 7 4 n/a n/a 0 948
1998 930 10 17 4 1 n/a n/a 0 962
1999 1044 16 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1086
2000 648 5 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 680 7 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2002 792 22 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2003 792 22 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2004 835 25 12 13 4 n/a n/a 0 889
2005 826 22 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2006 881 28 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 938
2007 909 27 24 18 2 n/a n/a 0 980
2008 834 23 28 19 3 n/a n/a 0 907
2009 806 33 29 23 3 n/a n/a 0 894
2010 813 38 32 21 6 n/a n/a 0 910
2011 814 15 27 37 2 0 38 0 933
2012 832 19 28 27 2 0 31 0 939
2013 841 17 31 25 3 0 24 0 941
2014 826 17 41 26 3 0 18 0 931
2015 811 19 39 37 1 0 26 0 933
2016 808 18 36 37 4 1 39 0 943
2017 786 27 37 44 3 3 48 0 948
2018 784 37 33 31 4 4 53 0 946
2019 770 42 39 38 5 4 51 0 949
2020 782 40 33 46 4 3 56 0 964
2021 679 28 26 43 0 2 39 0 817
2022 688 56 38 61 0 0 57 0 900
2023 656 58 34 59 0 0 58 0 865
2024 634 62 37 69 0 4 55 0 861

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 McGuire Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 839 51.2 16.4 4.4
1996 839 51.2 16.4 4.4
1997 948 59.9 15.8 4.4
1998 962 n/a 0.0 3.3
1999 1086 84.1 12.9 2.6
2000 669 51.1 13.1 2.4
2001 702 42.9 16.4 2.6
2002 829 51.1 16.2 5.4
2003 829 51.1 16.2 5.4
2004 889 51.9 17.1 5.1
2005 881 54.6 16.1 5.3
2006 938 55.1 17.0 7.7
2007 980 58.7 16.7 8.8
2008 907 55.8 16.3 7.3
2009 894 54.4 16.4 11.5
2010 910 53.5 17.0 13.8
2011 933 51.5 18.0 14.6
2012 939 41.3 22.7 14.6
2013 941 44.5 21.1 14
2014 931 44.9 20.7 13.2
2015 933 45.0 20.7 14.1
2016 943 44.0 21.4 10.8
2017 948 37.7 25.1 13.3
2018 946 40.7 23.1 12.4
2019 949 40.1 23.6 12.8
2020 964 44.9 21.4 12.8
2021 817 46.2 17.6 9.5
2022 900 53.5 16.8 12.3
2023 865 60.8 14.2 20.5
2024 861 58.2 14.7 22.8

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 McGuire Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 839 51.2 16.4 4.4
1996 839 51.2 16.4 4.4
1997 948 59.9 15.8 4.4
1998 962 n/a 0.0 3.3
1999 1086 84.1 12.9 2.6
2000 669 51.1 13.1 2.4
2001 702 42.9 16.4 2.6
2002 829 51.1 16.2 5.4
2003 829 51.1 16.2 5.4
2004 889 51.9 17.1 5.1
2005 881 54.6 16.1 5.3
2006 938 55.1 17.0 7.7
2007 980 58.7 16.7 8.8
2008 907 55.8 16.3 7.3
2009 894 54.4 16.4 11.5
2010 910 53.5 17.0 13.8
2011 933 51.5 18.0 14.6
2012 939 41.3 22.7 14.6
2013 941 44.5 21.1 14
2014 931 44.9 20.7 13.2
2015 933 45.0 20.7 14.1
2016 943 44.0 21.4 10.8
2017 948 37.7 25.1 13.3
2018 946 40.7 23.1 12.4
2019 949 40.1 23.6 12.8
2020 964 44.9 21.4 12.8
2021 817 46.2 17.6 9.5
2022 900 53.5 16.8 12.3
2023 865 60.8 14.2 20.5
2024 861 58.2 14.7 22.8

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 McGuire Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McGuire Middle

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 60th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 529 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (McGuire Middle)68.151.4
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Lakeville Area Schools)66.747.8
 18.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (McGuire Middle)74.869.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Lakeville Area Schools)75.565.3
 10.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (McGuire Middle)61.947.8
 14.1%
   7th Grade Math (Lakeville Area Schools)70.846.8
 24%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (McGuire Middle)67.755.3
 12.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Lakeville Area Schools)71.453.6
 17.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (McGuire Middle)70.360.3
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Lakeville Area Schools)75.758.6
 17%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (McGuire Middle)67.856
 11.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Lakeville Area Schools)71.356
 15.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (McGuire Middle)49.738.9
 10.8%
   8th Grade Science (Lakeville Area Schools)51.733.5
 18.3%
   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 Students949865
 8.9%
African American4258
 38.1%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian3934
 12.8%
Hispanic3859
 55.3%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White770656
 14.8%
Two or More Races5158
 13.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%20.5%
 7.7%


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McGuire Middle ranks 76th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McGuire Middle usually go on to attend Lakeville South High

In the 2023-24 school year, 861 students attended McGuire Middle.

Students at McGuire Middle are 74% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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