Serving 113 students in grades 6-8, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's student population of 113 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is 0.63, 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
#769 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's ranking?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is ranked #769 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Upper Mississippi Middle Academy often compared to?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Middle School, Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
113 students attend Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Upper Mississippi Middle Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upper Mississippi Middle Academy offer ?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy part of?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is part of Upper Mississippi Academy School District.
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