HGA Junior High

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HGA Junior High ranks 354 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

HGA Junior High is a public charter middle school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 00 students. The school is part of the Higher Ground Academy district, which is ranked 300 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

HGA Junior High has a diverse student population, with percentages of White, African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and two or more races students. This diversity sets it apart from some of the nearby schools, such as Highland Park Middle School and Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School, which have more homogeneous student populations. However, the school's overall academic performance, particularly in Math, is lower than the state average and the Higher Ground Academy district average across all grades. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students ranking significantly higher than the state average.

HGA Junior High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Global Arts Plus Upper and St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary. While the school's diverse student population is a strength, the academic performance, particularly in Math, suggests that more targeted support and interventions may be needed to ensure all students are achieving at high levels.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-7

1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104-8888

(651) 645-1000

District: Higher Ground Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
354^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 0

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Performance Trends

Compare Details HGA Junior High ranks worse than 65% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.44. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks HGA Junior High 354^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See HGA Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Higher Ground Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Higher Ground Academy 300^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at HGA Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.44	354^th	545	35.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at HGA Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.74	13^th	158	91.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at HGA Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.65	180^th	473	61.9%

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Rank History for Female students at HGA Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.60	318^th	474	32.9%

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Rank History for Male students at HGA Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.17	350^th	479	26.9%

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Rank History for African American students at HGA Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.78	42^nd	179	76.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at HGA Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio HGA Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
HGA Junior High	Public, Charter	6-7	1381 Marshall Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Higher Ground Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 645-1000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	36.4	354^th of 545 public middle schools	35.0%					(n/a)		11.0	24.7		17.6		46.2	44.7		45.5
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter	Public, Charter	5-8	1550 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 414-6000	80	9	9.1	30.0%	53 (66.3%)	9 (11.3%)	9 (11.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	84.7	51^st of 545 public middle schools	90.6%		80.5	72^nd of 529 public middle schools	86.4%	21	7.7	48.2	50.0	48.3	43.0	71.4	65.4	83.3	69.0	72.0	57.1	41.4	46.5	$22,768
Hidden River Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8860	559	26	21.5	60.8%	201 (36.0%)	201 (36.0%)	42 (7.5%)	40 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (13.1%)	33.2	376^th of 545 public middle schools	31.0%		35.3	359^th of 529 public middle schools	32.1%	17		23.7	22.9	23.3	23.3		40.3	37.8	34.2	37.5		21.2	21.2	$14,187
The Journey School Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 389-1579	26	2	15.5	80.8%	2 (7.7%)	10 (38.5%)	5 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (30.8%)	3.9	540^th of 545 public middle schools	0.9%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	16.7	8.0		0.0	0.0
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1515 Brewster St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	624	41	15.0	85.4%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	605 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	11.5	498^th of 545 public middle schools	8.6%		10.3	484^th of 529 public middle schools	8.5%	14		7.6	12.5	16.7	12.2		23.0	22.9	18.2	21.4		7.4	7.4	$11,720
Global Arts Plus Upper	Public, Magnet	5-8	810 Palace Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8690	442	27	16.4	66.3%	144 (32.6%)	129 (29.2%)	69 (15.6%)	67 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	14.6	482^nd of 545 public middle schools	11.6%		21.9	427^th of 529 public middle schools	19.3%	55	41.0	13.3	6.4	10.2	16.1	44.3	21.9	26.9	32.4	30.3	24.7	9.1	15.7	$17,217
St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary	Public, Charter	7-8	426 Osceola Ave S	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St. Paul School of Northern Lights	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 285-4672	27	3	7.7	37.0%	19 (70.4%)	1 (3.7%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)								(n/a)			10.0		6.7			40.0		53.3
Avalon Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	700 Glendale Street	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5795	71	6	11.5	32.4%	46 (64.8%)	1 (1.4%)	11 (15.5%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.7%)	47.5	286^th of 545 public middle schools	47.5%		64.7	165^th of 529 public middle schools	68.8%	121		35.3	33.3	29.2	32.3		44.4	36.0	62.5	47.8		13.6	13.6	$9,584
Saint Paul Online Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 767-8100	173	8	20.4	82.1%	22 (12.7%)	58 (33.5%)	30 (17.3%)	40 (23.1%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.8%)	11.9	494^th of 545 public middle schools	9.4%		16.3	460^th of 529 public middle schools	13.0%	34		10.3	8.8	0.0	6.9		41.4	17.7	8.0	22.7		11.1	11.1
St. Paul City Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	137	12	11.4	92.0%	3 (2.2%)	34 (24.8%)	69 (50.4%)	23 (16.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	5.3	528^th of 545 public middle schools	3.1%		6.8	505^th of 529 public middle schools	4.5%	23		2.2	2.1	4.7	2.9		21.3	14.6	4.7	13.8		4.6	4.6	$13,409

Frequently Asked Questions about HGA Junior High

What district is HGA Junior High in?

Higher Ground Academy

How many students attend HGA Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 0 students attended HGA Junior High.

Is HGA Junior High a good school?

HGA Junior High ranks 354^th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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