Jj Hill Montessori

998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jj Hill Montessori 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jj Hill Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Jj Hill Montessori's student population of 357 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Jj Hill Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jj Hill Montessori is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1445 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
45%
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35-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
24%
12%
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White
46%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jj Hill Montessori's ranking?
Jj Hill Montessori is ranked #1445 out of 1,734 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Jj Hill Montessori?
357 students attend Jj Hill Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jj Hill Montessori students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jj Hill Montessori?
Jj Hill Montessori has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jj Hill Montessori offer ?
Jj Hill Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jj Hill Montessori part of?
Jj Hill Montessori is part of St. Paul Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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