Ellis Middle

Austin Public School District
1700 4TH AVE SE
AUSTIN, MN 55912
726 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Ellis Middle School, located in Austin, Minnesota, is a key component of the Austin Public School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, balancing core subjects like math, science, and language arts with opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

As part of the Austin community, Ellis Middle School prides itself on promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence. By leveraging resources from the broader district, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body through various support services and instructional strategies. The school’s digital presence and ongoing commitment to community engagement reflect its goal of keeping families informed and involved in the educational journey of their children, ensuring that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for future success.
726
Total Students
49.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    285 (39.3%)
  • Hispanic
    215 (29.6%)
  • Asian
    106 (14.6%)
  • Black
    65 (9.0%)
  • Two or More
    28 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    26 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Austin Public School District
Phone: (507)460-1500
Website: http://ellis.austin.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 353
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 369
Grade 8 357
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Austin Public School District
712 Students
1800 4TH AVE SE
AUSTIN, MN 55912 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th