Upper Mississippi Middle Academy vs. Upper Mississippi High Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 54 students in grades 6-8, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Upper Mississippi High Academy 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
54 students
102 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1015 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
11
-
Grade 7 Students
17
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Grade 9 Students
-
26
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
21
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
52%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
14%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
