Joseph Nicollet Middle School

400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 13 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Nicollet 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 24% (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%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Joseph Nicollet Middle School's student population of 13 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
13 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph Nicollet 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 Joseph Nicollet Middle School is 0.26, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1325 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
45%
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43%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
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10%
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Black
85%
12%
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White
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63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Nicollet Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is ranked #1325 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?
24% 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 Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
13 students attend Joseph Nicollet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Joseph Nicollet Middle School students are Black, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Joseph Nicollet Middle School offer ?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Nicollet Middle School part of?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is part of Burnsville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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