PIPESTONE MIDDLE

PIPESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
1401 7TH ST SW
PIPESTONE, MN 56164
234 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pipestone Middle School, located in Pipestone, Minnesota, serves as a core educational hub for students in the Pipestone Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and student engagement, the institution aims to prepare its middle-level learners for future success in both their academic and personal lives.

As part of a smaller community, Pipestone Middle School benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that allows for meaningful connections between staff, students, and families. The curriculum is typically designed to offer a balanced mix of core subjects—such as math, science, and language arts—alongside opportunities for exploratory learning and extracurricular involvement. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school works to instill a sense of community responsibility and school pride while helping students navigate the developmental transitions typical of the middle school years.
234
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (66.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    57 (24.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    7 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: PIPESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)825-5861
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 87
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SWWC ALC Midlevel - Pipestone
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
1106 7TH STREET SE
PIPESTONE, MN 56164 (1.9 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th