Serving 664 students in grades 6-8, Worthington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Worthington Middle School's student population of 664 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
Worthington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worthington Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1447 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
60%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Worthington Middle School's ranking?
Worthington Middle School is ranked #1447 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Worthington Middle School often compared to?
Worthington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson County Central Middle School, Fulda Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Worthington Middle School?
664 students attend Worthington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Worthington Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worthington Middle School?
Worthington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Worthington Middle School offer ?
Worthington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worthington Middle School part of?
Worthington Middle School is part of Worthington Public School District.
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