Serving 1,450 students in grades 6-8, Coon Rapids 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coon Rapids Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coon Rapids Middle School's student population of 1,450 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 117% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coon Rapids Middle 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 Coon Rapids Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1274 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
22%
12%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Coon Rapids Middle School's ranking?
Coon Rapids Middle School is ranked #1274 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Coon Rapids Middle School often compared to?
Coon Rapids Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Coon Rapids Middle School?
1,450 students attend Coon Rapids Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Coon Rapids Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coon Rapids Middle School?
Coon Rapids Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coon Rapids Middle School offer ?
Coon Rapids Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coon Rapids Middle School part of?
Coon Rapids Middle School is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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