Serving 242 students in grades 7-8, Minnewaska Area Junior High 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 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnewaska Area Junior High School's student population of 242 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnewaska Area Junior High 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 Minnewaska Area Junior High School is 0.08, 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
#1058 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Minnewaska Area Junior High School's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School is ranked #1058 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Junior High School?
242 students attend Minnewaska Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Minnewaska Area Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Junior High School?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Junior High School offer ?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Minnewaska Area Junior High School part of?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School is part of Minnewaska School District.
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