Serving 819 students in grades 7-8, Ellis 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ellis Middle School's student population of 819 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellis Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1507 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
31%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellis Middle School's ranking?
Ellis Middle School is ranked #1507 out of 1,860 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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ellis Middle School?
819 students attend Ellis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ellis Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellis Middle School?
Ellis Middle School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellis Middle School offer ?
Ellis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ellis Middle School part of?
Ellis Middle School is part of Austin Public School District.
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