Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Journey 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Journey School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Journey School's student population of 89 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Journey 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 The Journey School is 0.65, 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
#1514 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
52%
12%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Journey School's ranking?
The Journey School is ranked #1514 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend The Journey School?
89 students attend The Journey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Journey School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Journey School?
The Journey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Journey School offer ?
The Journey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is The Journey School part of?
The Journey School is part of The Journey School District.
In what neighborhood is The Journey School located?
The Journey School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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