Century Junior High School
Tel:
(651) 982-3000
Century Junior High School serves 783 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Century Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Century Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Century Junior High School's student population of 783 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 783 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Century Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Century Junior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #523 out of 1793 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 58% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 60% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.54 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forest Lake Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Century Junior High School is Forest Lake Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Forest Lake Area Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakes International Language Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Forest Lake Forest Lake Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,443 student
0.3 miles
6101 Scandia Tr N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401 0.3 9-12 1,443 - Forest Lake Lakes International Language Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 657 students
0.5 miles
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771 0.5 K-5 657 - Forest Lake Lila Annex Charter School
Grades: 5 | 80 students
0.6 miles
121 11th St Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771 0.6 5 80 - Forest Lake Forest View Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 415 students
1.0 miles
620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200 1.0 K-3 415 - Forest Lake Central Montessori Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 114 students
1.3 miles
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171 1.3 PK-6 114
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
