Focus Plus Middle 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (11-12)
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(11-12)17%
2%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(11-12)17%
7%
Black
(11-12)33%
9%
White
(11-12)33%
73%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Focus Plus Middle School?
6 students attend Focus Plus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Focus Plus Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Focus Plus Middle School offer ?
Focus Plus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Focus Plus Middle School part of?
Focus Plus Middle School is part of Duluth Public School District.
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