Serving 19 students in grades 7-8, The Journey School 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Journey School Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Journey School Middle School's student population of 19 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
19 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The Journey School Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Journey School Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of The Journey School Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of The Journey School Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-KTtptn.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-7LquWV.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Journey School Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Journey School Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-bkkocLq.png)
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
32%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-mXegRn.png)
Black
32%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-POq1zr.png)
White
5%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
31%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Journey School Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-b0OJTUd.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-uvXBwe.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of The Journey School Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of The Journey School Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/155000/155277/the-journey-school-middle-school-chart-b0OJTUB.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Journey School Middle School's ranking?
The Journey School Middle School is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 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 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend The Journey School Middle School?
19 students attend The Journey School Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of The Journey School Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 31% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Journey School Middle School?
The Journey School Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Journey School Middle School offer ?
The Journey School Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is The Journey School Middle School part of?
The Journey School Middle School is part of The Journey School District.
In what neighborhood is The Journey School Middle School located?
The Journey School Middle School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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