Summary:
The 55104 zip code area of Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to two middle schools: HGA Junior High and The Journey School Middle. Both schools are public charter institutions, serving grades 6-7 and 7-8, respectively. However, the performance and metrics of these two schools paint a concerning picture for the educational opportunities available to middle school students in this area.
HGA Junior High has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing 336th out of 519 Minnesota middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Its academic performance on standardized tests is well below the state average, with only 20.35% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 46.24% in Reading, compared to state averages of 45.21% and 49.59%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 98.31%, and a concerning student-teacher ratio of 174.5 to 1.
The situation is even more dire at The Journey School Middle, which ranks an abysmal 540th out of 545 Minnesota middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is shockingly low, with 0% of students proficient or better in both MCA-III Math and Reading. While the student-teacher ratio is much lower at 17.3 to 1, this has not translated into better academic outcomes for the school's 26 students.
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