PINE ISLAND MIDDLE

www.pineisland.k12.mn.us/

464 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pine Island Middle School, located in Pine Island, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Pine Island Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students to become productive, responsible members of their community through a structured and comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pine Island Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory programs. The school prides itself on a community-oriented atmosphere, leveraging its location in Pine Island to maintain strong connections between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on individualized instruction and character building, the school strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for future success in high school and beyond.

464

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE ISLAND MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	24
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
416 (89.7%)
Hispanic
24 (5.2%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pine Island Public School District
Phone:	(507)356-4849
Website:	http://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 5 114

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 105