John Glenn Middle School

1560 E County Rd B
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, John Glenn 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 17% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Glenn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

John Glenn Middle School's student population of 704 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
704 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

John Glenn 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 John Glenn Middle School is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#1507 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
45%
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30%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
32%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
10%
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Black
18%
12%
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White
26%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
6%
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0.78
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 John Glenn Middle School's ranking?
John Glenn Middle School is ranked #1507 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Middle School?
704 students attend John Glenn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John Glenn Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Middle School?
John Glenn Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Glenn Middle School offer ?
John Glenn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Glenn Middle School part of?
John Glenn Middle School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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