Middle Schools in Hopkins Public School District

The Hopkins Public School District in Minnesota operates two middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, there is a notable performance gap between the two schools, with Hopkins North Middle School consistently outperforming Hopkins West Middle School across various metrics.

Hopkins North Middle School appears to be the stronger performer, ranking higher (203rd to 230th) among Minnesota middle schools over the past few years compared to Hopkins West Middle School (241st to 301st). Hopkins North Middle School also has higher proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grade levels, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Hopkins West Middle School lags behind in proficiency rates, particularly in reading, where it falls well below the district and state averages.

The free and reduced lunch rate is higher at Hopkins West Middle School (44.86%) compared to Hopkins North Middle School (37.31%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, both schools struggle with low science proficiency, suggesting a need for improvement in science education and curriculum across the district.