Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School 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 John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1699 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
45%
12%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School's ranking?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is ranked #1699 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School often compared to?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce F Vento Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School?
265 students attend John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School offer ?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School part of?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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