Princeton Middle School

Summary:

Princeton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Princeton Public School District in Princeton, Minnesota. The school has a student population of 732 and a predominantly White student body (over 91% in recent years).

Academically, Princeton Middle School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below state and district averages. While the school's Math (37.38%) and Reading (48%) proficiency rates were lower than the state averages (45.47% and 49.85%, respectively), its Science proficiency rate (41.7%) was higher than the state average (39.56%). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic students (7th out of 188 Minnesota middle schools in 2021-2022) but lower for White students (248th out of 440 in 2023-2024) and students with special needs (237th out of 307 in 2023-2024). Additionally, Princeton Middle School has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 26.71% in 2020-2021 to 37.98% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cambridge Middle School and Salk Middle School, both part of the Elk River Public School District, Princeton Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years, from 119th out of 533 Minnesota middle schools in 2018-2019 to 188th out of 545 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other middle schools across the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1100 4th Ave N
       Princeton, MN  55371-8888


(763) 389-6704

District: Princeton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,433 Help


Students who attend Princeton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Princeton High School

Feeder schools for Princeton Middle School:

Elementary:    Princeton Intermediate School
    Princeton Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  739

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.2% Help


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Compare Details Princeton Middle School ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton Middle School is $10,433.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Princeton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton Middle School 188th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Princeton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Princeton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.67 296th 387 23.5%
2005 36.52 308th 396 22.2%
2006 37.79 315th 406 22.4%
2007 41.01 284th 403 29.5%
2008 46.93 262nd 409 35.9%
2009 42.63 159th 230 30.9%
2010 53.52 240th 454 47.1%
2011 51.95 252nd 478 47.3%
2012 57.19 230th 469 51.0%
2013 55.42 222nd 488 54.5%
2014 64.89 166th 490 66.1%
2015 62.19 189th 516 63.4%
2016 74.00 109th 508 78.5%
2017 68.21 149th 523 71.5%
2018 74.98 99th 518 80.9%
2019 72.84 119th 533 77.7%
2021 62.60 174th 521 66.6%
2022 67.50 150th 520 71.2%
2023 70.10 128th 529 75.8%
2024 61.77 188th 545 65.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 54th 253 78.7%
2019 59.59 104th 282 63.1%
2021 61.98 71st 260 72.7%
2022 68.53 55th 288 80.9%
2023 44.40 160th 298 46.3%
2024 29.11 237th 307 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.56 21st 401 94.8%
2019 75.66 64th 415 84.6%
2021 62.80 101st 399 74.7%
2022 74.69 51st 404 87.4%
2023 69.24 100th 459 78.2%
2024 62.24 136th 473 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.45 89th 436 79.6%
2019 70.04 114th 439 74.0%
2021 56.90 173rd 443 60.9%
2022 66.37 131st 467 71.9%
2023 65.70 129th 455 71.6%
2024 59.27 170th 474 64.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.06 104th 438 76.3%
2019 70.52 120th 454 73.6%
2021 61.32 159th 437 63.6%
2022 62.79 159th 476 66.6%
2023 68.88 116th 464 75.0%
2024 56.87 189th 479 60.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.87 7th 188 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Princeton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.20 163rd 428 61.9%
2019 56.56 181st 428 57.7%
2021 42.92 241st 422 42.9%
2022 51.28 201st 438 54.1%
2023 55.34 185th 436 57.6%
2024 43.80 248th 440 43.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Princeton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 574 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1989 565 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 617 3 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 649 3 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 661
1992 684 3 7 1 4 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 690 2 8 3 6 n/a n/a 0 709
1994 708 4 6 3 7 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 679 2 4 7 8 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 679 2 4 7 8 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 670 2 5 8 10 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 676 2 3 9 8 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 735 3 4 12 11 n/a n/a 0 765
2000 746 12 2 1 12 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 744 9 9 2 10 n/a n/a 0 774
2002 763 6 8 5 6 n/a n/a 0 788
2003 763 6 8 5 6 n/a n/a 0 788
2004 771 6 6 5 9 n/a n/a 0 797
2005 767 8 6 7 11 n/a n/a 0 799
2006 747 8 7 8 10 n/a n/a 0 780
2007 741 9 7 10 8 n/a n/a 0 775
2008 756 9 7 12 10 n/a n/a 0 794
2009 757 9 3 11 8 n/a n/a 0 788
2010 768 8 2 9 8 n/a n/a 0 795
2011 784 4 3 11 8 0 8 0 818
2012 713 3 8 17 4 0 17 0 762
2013 660 5 7 18 5 0 23 0 718
2014 705 1 8 20 4 0 25 0 763
2015 729 2 3 20 5 0 21 0 780
2016 661 4 2 17 5 0 19 0 708
2017 686 4 2 14 3 0 23 0 732
2018 699 3 3 12 2 0 23 0 742
2019 757 1 3 19 5 0 21 0 806
2020 720 2 4 26 4 0 23 0 779
2021 692 1 3 27 4 0 18 0 745
2022 671 1 11 25 3 0 24 0 735
2023 671 2 11 19 3 0 26 0 732
2024 674 2 8 17 5 1 32 0 739

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 Princeton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 30.4 19.1 14.1
1989 569 33.1 17.1 11.8
1990 624 31.2 20.0 10.6
1991 661 36.1 18.3 13
1992 699 39.9 17.5 14.2
1993 709 37.7 18.8 15.4
1994 728 38.8 18.8 14.6
1995 700 38.7 18.1 19
1996 700 38.7 18.1 19
1997 695 38.2 18.2 15.5
1998 698 n/a 0.0 14.2
1999 765 47.1 16.2 13.5
2000 773 42.2 18.3 21.1
2001 774 37.9 20.4 21.2
2002 788 41.9 18.8 21.8
2003 788 41.9 18.8 21.8
2004 797 42.8 18.6 18.9
2005 799 43.7 18.3 18.4
2006 780 43.9 17.8 21.3
2007 775 44.6 17.4 23.6
2008 794 45.1 17.6 26.6
2009 788 45.9 17.2 26.8
2010 795 45.6 17.4 29.4
2011 818 42.4 19.2 33.7
2012 762 43.5 17.5 34.3
2013 718 44.0 16.2 33.3
2014 763 42.1 18.1 28.8
2015 780 39.0 20.0 31.5
2016 708 37.0 19.1 31.1
2017 732 36.7 19.9 32.9
2018 742 36.7 20.2 30.5
2019 806 39.6 20.3 30.5
2020 779 39.3 19.7 31.2
2021 745 39.4 18.8 26.7
2022 735 38.2 19.2 25.6
2023 732 39.5 18.5 38
2024 739 39.8 18.5 35.2

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 Princeton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 30.4 19.1 14.1
1989 569 33.1 17.1 11.8
1990 624 31.2 20.0 10.6
1991 661 36.1 18.3 13
1992 699 39.9 17.5 14.2
1993 709 37.7 18.8 15.4
1994 728 38.8 18.8 14.6
1995 700 38.7 18.1 19
1996 700 38.7 18.1 19
1997 695 38.2 18.2 15.5
1998 698 n/a 0.0 14.2
1999 765 47.1 16.2 13.5
2000 773 42.2 18.3 21.1
2001 774 37.9 20.4 21.2
2002 788 41.9 18.8 21.8
2003 788 41.9 18.8 21.8
2004 797 42.8 18.6 18.9
2005 799 43.7 18.3 18.4
2006 780 43.9 17.8 21.3
2007 775 44.6 17.4 23.6
2008 794 45.1 17.6 26.6
2009 788 45.9 17.2 26.8
2010 795 45.6 17.4 29.4
2011 818 42.4 19.2 33.7
2012 762 43.5 17.5 34.3
2013 718 44.0 16.2 33.3
2014 763 42.1 18.1 28.8
2015 780 39.0 20.0 31.5
2016 708 37.0 19.1 31.1
2017 732 36.7 19.9 32.9
2018 742 36.7 20.2 30.5
2019 806 39.6 20.3 30.5
2020 779 39.3 19.7 31.2
2021 745 39.4 18.8 26.7
2022 735 38.2 19.2 25.6
2023 732 39.5 18.5 38
2024 739 39.8 18.5 35.2

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 Princeton Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,433

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton 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 119th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 128th of 529 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Princeton Middle School)4436.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Princeton Public School District)4436.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Princeton Middle School)63.550
 13.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Princeton Public School District)63.550
 13.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Princeton Middle School)52.234.4
 17.8%
   7th Grade Math (Princeton Public School District)52.234.4
 17.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Princeton Middle School)68.948
 20.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Princeton Public School District)68.948
 20.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Princeton Middle School)68.249
 19.2%
   8th Grade Math (Princeton Public School District)68.249
 19.2%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Princeton Middle School)66.759.8
 6.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Princeton Public School District)66.759.8
 6.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Princeton Middle School)64.446.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Science (Princeton Public School District)64.446.3
 18.2%
   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 Students806732
 9.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian311
 266.7%
Hispanic1919
Pacific Islander00
White757671
 11.4%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%38%
 7.5%


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Princeton Middle School ranks 188th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 739 students attended Princeton Middle School.

Students at Princeton Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Princeton Middle School usually go on to attend Princeton High 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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