Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
75%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes's ranking?
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is ranked #1690 out of 1,773 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes?
53 students attend Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes?
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes offer ?
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes part of?
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is part of Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes located?
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is located in the Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Camden.
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