Serving 222 students in grades 7-8, Belle Plaine Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Plaine Junior High School's student population of 222 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Plaine Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Plaine Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Plaine Junior High School's ranking?
Belle Plaine Junior High School is ranked #1169 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Belle Plaine Junior High School?
222 students attend Belle Plaine Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Belle Plaine Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Junior High School?
Belle Plaine Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Plaine Junior High School offer ?
Belle Plaine Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Belle Plaine Junior High School part of?
Belle Plaine Junior High School is part of Belle Plaine Public School District.
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