Robbinsdale Middle School serves 791 students in grades 6-8.
Robbinsdale Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robbinsdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robbinsdale Middle School's student population of 791 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
791 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Robbinsdale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Robbinsdale Middle School is 0.76, 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
#1574 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
9%
7%

Hispanic
23%
10%

Black
36%
12%

White
22%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robbinsdale Middle School's ranking?
Robbinsdale Middle School is ranked #1574 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Robbinsdale Middle School?
791 students attend Robbinsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Robbinsdale Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robbinsdale Middle School?
Robbinsdale Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robbinsdale Middle School offer ?
Robbinsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robbinsdale Middle School part of?
Robbinsdale Middle School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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