Serving 890 students in grades 6-8, St. Francis Middle 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 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Francis Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Francis, MN, encompassing approximately 163.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Francis Middle School's student population of 890 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Francis Middle 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 St. Francis Middle School is 0.37, which is less 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
#1336 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis Middle School's ranking?
St. Francis Middle School is ranked #1336 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Francis Middle School?
890 students attend St. Francis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of St. Francis Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Francis Middle School?
St. Francis Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Francis Middle School offer ?
St. Francis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Francis Middle School part of?
St. Francis Middle School is part of St. Francis Area Schools.
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