Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 55101 zip code - Upper Mississippi Middle Academy, a public charter school serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 54 students. This small school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 184th out of 520 schools in 2021-2022 to 410th out of 529 schools in 2022-2023, and currently ranking 348th out of 545 schools in 2023-2024.
Academically, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy faces significant challenges, particularly in math proficiency. The school's math proficiency rates across all grades (11.36%) and individual grade levels (6th - 9.09%, 7th - 0%, 8th - 17.39%) are significantly lower than the statewide Minnesota averages (45.47% overall, 40.25% 6th, 40.09% 7th, 41.08% 8th). However, the school's reading proficiency rates are closer to the state averages, with 43.48% proficient or better across all grades compared to the Minnesota average of 49.85%.
Despite the academic struggles, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy serves a diverse student population, with 37.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's small size may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of personalized attention, resource allocation, and community engagement. Overall, the data suggests that this middle school is facing significant academic hurdles, particularly in math, and may require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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