Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, E-stem 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 10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
E-stem Middle School's student population of 512 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
E-stem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E-stem Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
42%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
12%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E-stem Middle School's ranking?
E-stem Middle School is ranked #1649 out of 1,773 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend E-stem Middle School?
512 students attend E-stem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of E-stem Middle School students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E-stem Middle School?
E-stem Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does E-stem Middle School offer ?
E-stem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E-stem Middle School part of?
E-stem Middle School is part of Saint Paul School District.
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