YELLOW MEDICINE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
450 9TH AVE
GRANITE FALLS, MN 56241
143 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Yellow Medicine East (YME) Middle School, located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serves as a key component of the Yellow Medicine East School District (ISD 2190). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a blend of core academic subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, YME Middle School emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging its location in Granite Falls, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between families, educators, and the town to ensure student success. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.isd2190.org](http://www.isd2190.org).
143
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (68.5 %)
  • American Indian
    20 (14.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
Phone: (320)561-4081
Website: http://www.isd2190.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 6 40
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio