Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, North Junior High 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 32% (which is lower 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 67% 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: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Junior High School's student population of 784 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Junior High 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 North Junior High School is 0.71, 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
#1481 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
41%
12%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 North Junior High School's ranking?
North Junior High School is ranked #1481 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are North Junior High School often compared to?
North Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sartell Middle School, Robert J. Elkington Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend North Junior High School?
784 students attend North Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Junior High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Junior High School?
North Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Junior High School offer ?
North Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Junior High School part of?
North Junior High School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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