Winona Middle

Summary:

Winona Middle is a public middle school in Winona, Minnesota, serving 641 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Winona Area Public School District, which is ranked 296 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winona Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 72.07% White, 8.27% African American, 8.58% Hispanic, and 3.9% Asian students. This diversity is higher than nearby Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle and Rushford-Peterson Middle, which have predominantly White student populations. However, Winona Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (24.67%), Reading (34.58%), and Science (25.25%) significantly below the state averages.

Winona Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state, the school struggles with the performance of African American, White, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom quartile of Minnesota middle schools. Additionally, Winona Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.23% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle (64.76%) and Rushford-Peterson Middle (34.13%).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1570 Homer Rd
       Winona, MN  55987-4846


(507) 494-1000

District: Winona Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,241 Help


Students who attend Winona Middle usually attend:

High:    Winona Senior High

Feeder schools for Winona Middle:

Elementary:    Goodview Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
    Washington-Kosciusko Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  637

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Compare Details Winona Middle ranks worse than 79.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winona Middle is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winona Middle is $14,241.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winona Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Winona Middle 433rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Winona Middle in the ranking list.)

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Winona Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Winona Area Public School District 296th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winona Middle

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Rank History for all students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.14 232nd 387 40.1%
2005 67.71 141st 396 64.4%
2006 63.44 156th 406 61.6%
2007 47.00 248th 403 38.5%
2008 54.98 212th 409 48.2%
2010 54.53 233rd 454 48.7%
2011 45.30 307th 478 35.8%
2012 44.07 313th 469 33.3%
2013 57.36 204th 488 58.2%
2014 51.56 251st 490 48.8%
2015 58.39 216th 516 58.1%
2016 46.70 282nd 508 44.5%
2017 46.04 306th 523 41.5%
2018 53.48 268th 518 48.3%
2019 51.71 267th 533 49.9%
2021 33.66 358th 521 31.3%
2022 39.07 328th 520 36.9%
2023 34.14 370th 529 30.1%
2024 24.03 433rd 545 20.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.76 88th 120 26.7%
2021 10.86 95th 97 2.1%
2024 6.08 116th 116 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.90 45th 133 66.2%
2024 36.81 101st 158 36.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 192nd 253 24.1%
2019 21.62 240th 282 14.9%
2021 33.34 193rd 260 25.8%
2022 30.01 215th 288 25.3%
2023 17.42 272nd 298 8.7%
2024 11.99 295th 307 3.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.94 289th 401 27.9%
2019 29.52 317th 415 23.6%
2021 18.45 358th 399 10.3%
2022 33.53 287th 404 29.0%
2023 28.04 344th 459 25.1%
2024 20.46 406th 473 14.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.23 241st 436 44.7%
2019 49.98 236th 439 46.2%
2021 30.70 328th 443 26.0%
2022 35.13 327th 467 30.0%
2023 26.03 360th 455 20.9%
2024 26.90 371st 474 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.69 224th 438 48.9%
2019 46.66 266th 454 41.4%
2021 32.50 301st 437 31.1%
2022 38.23 305th 476 35.9%
2023 37.09 300th 464 35.3%
2024 18.20 410th 479 14.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.21 107th 108 0.9%
2023 32.06 75th 116 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.42 101st 137 26.3%
2019 23.59 118th 148 20.3%
2021 11.69 137th 141 2.8%
2022 18.36 147th 162 9.3%
2023 19.58 141st 164 14.0%
2024 23.53 145th 179 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.76 73rd 171 57.3%
2021 67.61 34th 156 78.2%
2022 37.48 111th 188 41.0%
2023 55.47 60th 178 66.3%
2024 36.29 122nd 186 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Winona Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 264th 428 38.3%
2019 40.64 273rd 428 36.2%
2021 23.65 354th 422 16.1%
2022 29.61 332nd 438 24.2%
2023 25.11 368th 436 15.6%
2024 13.69 410th 440 6.8%
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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 Winona Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 983 5 11 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1011
1989 982 11 14 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1012
1990 981 12 8 2 8 n/a n/a 0 1011
1991 1029 9 17 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1067
1992 1022 14 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1061
1993 1032 15 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1065
1994 1028 13 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1068
1995 1064 11 40 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
1996 1064 11 40 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
1997 1037 12 48 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
1998 1019 17 48 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1095
1999 1001 12 46 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
2000 971 13 46 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1046
2001 924 9 54 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
2002 1072 21 57 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1171
2003 1072 21 57 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1171
2004 1146 29 60 29 3 n/a n/a 0 1267
2005 1042 26 59 29 7 n/a n/a 0 1163
2006 1006 45 62 24 10 n/a n/a 0 1147
2007 950 45 52 27 8 n/a n/a 0 1082
2008 904 48 54 24 7 n/a n/a 0 1037
2009 892 48 48 31 6 n/a n/a 0 1025
2010 827 42 45 31 4 n/a n/a 0 949
2011 829 45 42 28 7 0 1 0 952
2012 823 33 35 31 6 0 13 0 941
2013 781 46 29 33 5 1 15 0 910
2014 741 44 32 27 4 0 21 0 869
2015 782 45 31 27 4 1 34 0 924
2016 765 51 34 25 5 0 35 0 915
2017 756 44 31 28 5 0 39 0 903
2018 754 45 35 40 5 0 48 0 927
2019 680 52 26 46 5 0 54 0 863
2020 625 58 32 56 2 0 48 0 821
2021 573 66 29 60 2 0 44 0 774
2022 496 48 19 58 1 0 32 0 654
2023 462 53 25 55 3 0 43 0 641
2024 447 49 18 65 4 0 54 0 637

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 Winona Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1011 62.9 16.0 12.1
1989 1012 67.4 15.0 10.8
1990 1011 63.7 15.8 9.9
1991 1067 73.4 14.5 13.3
1992 1061 67.0 15.8 15.3
1993 1065 63.4 16.8 16.1
1994 1068 62.7 17.0 16
1995 1120 63.4 17.7 14.7
1996 1120 63.4 17.7 14.7
1997 1106 62.0 17.8 17.9
1998 1095 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 1070 76.6 14.0 19.1
2000 1046 69.9 15.0 29.6
2001 1000 57.3 17.5 31.9
2002 1171 70.5 16.6 34.3
2003 1171 70.5 16.6 34.3
2004 1267 75.1 16.9 34.6
2005 1163 71.5 16.3 36.5
2006 1147 66.6 17.2 35.7
2007 1082 70.0 15.5 34
2008 1037 69.5 14.9 33.9
2009 1025 69.7 14.7 33
2010 949 63.1 15.0 36.5
2011 952 62.2 15.2 39.2
2012 941 67.4 13.9 37.2
2013 910 64.7 14.0 38.5
2014 869 63.0 13.7 39.4
2015 924 63.0 14.6 36.1
2016 915 63.0 14.5 37
2017 903 60.9 14.8 36.8
2018 927 54.1 17.1 40.7
2019 863 54.3 15.8 39.9
2020 821 45.6 17.9 40.9
2021 774 36.1 21.4 35.1
2022 654 47.9 13.6 33.9
2023 641 47.4 13.5 50.2
2024 637 46.1 13.7 49.8

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 Winona Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1011 62.9 16.0 12.1
1989 1012 67.4 15.0 10.8
1990 1011 63.7 15.8 9.9
1991 1067 73.4 14.5 13.3
1992 1061 67.0 15.8 15.3
1993 1065 63.4 16.8 16.1
1994 1068 62.7 17.0 16
1995 1120 63.4 17.7 14.7
1996 1120 63.4 17.7 14.7
1997 1106 62.0 17.8 17.9
1998 1095 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 1070 76.6 14.0 19.1
2000 1046 69.9 15.0 29.6
2001 1000 57.3 17.5 31.9
2002 1171 70.5 16.6 34.3
2003 1171 70.5 16.6 34.3
2004 1267 75.1 16.9 34.6
2005 1163 71.5 16.3 36.5
2006 1147 66.6 17.2 35.7
2007 1082 70.0 15.5 34
2008 1037 69.5 14.9 33.9
2009 1025 69.7 14.7 33
2010 949 63.1 15.0 36.5
2011 952 62.2 15.2 39.2
2012 941 67.4 13.9 37.2
2013 910 64.7 14.0 38.5
2014 869 63.0 13.7 39.4
2015 924 63.0 14.6 36.1
2016 915 63.0 14.5 37
2017 903 60.9 14.8 36.8
2018 927 54.1 17.1 40.7
2019 863 54.3 15.8 39.9
2020 821 45.6 17.9 40.9
2021 774 36.1 21.4 35.1
2022 654 47.9 13.6 33.9
2023 641 47.4 13.5 50.2
2024 637 46.1 13.7 49.8

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 Winona Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,241

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Winona Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 370th of 529 Middle schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Winona Middle)43.241
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Winona Area Public School District)43.241
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Winona Middle)59.653.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Winona Area Public School District)59.653.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Winona Middle)6240.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Winona Area Public School District)6240.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Winona Middle)38.319.3
 19%
   6th Grade Math (Winona Area Public School District)38.319.3
 19%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Winona Middle)48.734
 14.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Winona Area Public School District)48.734
 14.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Winona Middle)49.219.2
 30%
   7th Grade Math (Winona Area Public School District)49.219.2
 30%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Winona Middle)49.729.9
 19.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Winona Area Public School District)49.729.9
 19.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Winona Middle)61.235.2
 26.1%
   8th Grade Math (Winona Area Public School District)61.235.2
 26.1%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Winona Middle)53.535.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Winona Area Public School District)53.535.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Winona Middle)49.224.5
 24.7%
   8th Grade Science (Winona Area Public School District)49.224.5
 24.7%
   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 Students863641
 25.7%
African American5253
 1.9%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian2625
 3.8%
Hispanic4655
 19.6%
Pacific Islander00
White680462
 32.1%
Two or More Races5443
 20.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%50.2%
 10.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 637 students attended Winona Middle.

Students who attend Winona Middle usually go on to attend Winona Senior High

Winona Middle ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Minnesota middle schools.

Students at Winona Middle are 70% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Asian.


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