Serving 136 students in grades 5-8, Art & Science 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Art & Science Middle School's student population of 136 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Art & Science 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 Art & Science Middle School is 0.28, 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
#873 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Art & Science Middle School's ranking?
Art & Science Middle School is ranked #873 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Art & Science Middle School?
136 students attend Art & Science Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Art & Science Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Art & Science Middle School?
Art & Science Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Art & Science Middle School offer ?
Art & Science Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Art & Science Middle School part of?
Art & Science Middle School is part of Art And Science Academy School District.
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