Serving 499 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 9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E-stem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
E-stem Middle School's student population of 499 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E-stem 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 E-stem Middle School is 0.76, 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
#1748 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
33%
12%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 E-stem Middle School's ranking?
E-stem Middle School is ranked #1748 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
499 students attend E-stem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of E-stem Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 8% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does E-stem Middle School offer ?
E-stem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is E-stem Middle School part of?
E-stem Middle School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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