Serving 139 students in grades 7-8, Eveleth-gilbert Junior High 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School?
139 students attend Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School offer ?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School part of?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School is part of Rock Ridge Public Schools.
Recent Articles
Understanding School Safety Policies in 2026
Learn how school safety policies are evolving in 2026, including mental health support, AI monitoring, emergency planning, and parent rights.
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health at School
Practical guidance for parents and educators on supporting child mental health during the school year, with expert strategies and 2026 insights.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Means in 2026
Understand what a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction means, how schools earn it, and why it matters for academic quality in 2026.
