Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, South Junior High 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 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Junior High serves the southeast part of Saint Cloud, MN, covering an area of approximately 175.5 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of about 10.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 14.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Junior High School's student population of 831 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
South Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Junior High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
39%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Junior High School's ranking?
South Junior High School is ranked #1398 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are South Junior High School often compared to?
South Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocori Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend South Junior High School?
831 students attend South Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of South Junior High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Junior High School?
South Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Junior High School offer ?
South Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Junior High School part of?
South Junior High School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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