New Ulm Middle School

NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
414 S PAYNE ST
NEW ULM, MN 56073
617 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
New Ulm Middle School, located at 414 South Payne Street in New Ulm, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the New Ulm Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. By offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with exploratory opportunities, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a culture of community and character development. New Ulm Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help students build leadership skills and school spirit. With a commitment to modern educational practices and a strong partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding New Ulm community, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is challenged to reach their full potential.
617
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    545 (88.3%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.3%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)233-6100
Website: http://www.newulm.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 168
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 5 150
Grade 6 158
Grade 7 166
Grade 8 143
Gender Ratio