Serving 172 students in grades 5-8, Gentry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gentry Middle School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gentry 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 Gentry Middle School is 0.13, 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
#1001 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentry Middle School's ranking?
Gentry Middle School is ranked #1001 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gentry Middle School?
172 students attend Gentry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gentry Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry Middle School?
Gentry Middle School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gentry Middle School offer ?
Gentry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gentry Middle School part of?
Gentry Middle School is part of Gentry Academy Charter School District.
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