Serving 813 students in grades 5-8, Cloquet 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cloquet Middle School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloquet 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 Cloquet Middle School is 0.48, 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
#868 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloquet Middle School's ranking?
Cloquet Middle School is ranked #868 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cloquet Middle School often compared to?
Cloquet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill Elementary School, Cloquet Senior by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Cloquet Middle School?
813 students attend Cloquet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cloquet Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloquet Middle School?
Cloquet Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cloquet Middle School offer ?
Cloquet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cloquet Middle School part of?
Cloquet Middle School is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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