The Journey School Middle

Summary:

The Journey School Middle is a small public charter middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving just 26 students in grades 7-8. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

The Journey School Middle has struggled academically, with 0% proficiency in Math and only 8% proficiency in Reading, far below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school has ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This underperformance is particularly concerning for the school's population of low-income students, as the school's ranking for students from low socioeconomic status is even lower than its overall ranking. In contrast, nearby charter schools like Avalon Middle School and Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

The Journey School Middle's small size and diverse student population, with a fluctuating racial makeup, may present unique challenges and opportunities. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 80.77% over the past three school years, indicates a significant need to address the educational and social-emotional needs of its low-income students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that takes into account the school's unique circumstances and leverages the potential benefits of its small size and diverse community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-8

775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104-8888

(612) 389-1579

District: The Journey School

SchoolDigger Rank:
540^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 26

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.5%

Two or more races:

30.8%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Journey School Middle ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.88. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Journey School Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks The Journey School Middle 540^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See The Journey School Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

The Journey School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Journey School 448^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at The Journey School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.88	540^th	545	0.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Journey School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.73	464^th	473	1.9%

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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	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	1	4	0	2	10
2022	1	6	6	0	6	19
2023	2	10	5	1	8	26

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 The Journey School Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	10	1.0	10.0	50
2022	19	1.0	19.0	57.9
2023	26	1.6	15.5	80.8

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 The Journey School Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	10	1.0	10.0	50
2022	19	1.0	19.0	57.9
2023	26	1.6	15.5	80.8

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
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
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
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
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
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle	Public, Charter	5-6	170 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 350-7655	41	2	20.5	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)	3 (7.3%)	32 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)	55.3	47.5			51.7	53.2	30.0			42.5	23.4		23.4
Washington Technology Middle School	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 293-8830	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		10.5	8.5	10.9	9.9		19.6	13.9	20.9	18.2		10.2	10.2
Alternative Learning Center On Track	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$10,249
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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Journey School Middle

What is the racial makeup of The Journey School Middle?

Students at The Journey School Middle are 38% African American, 31% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% American Indian.

Is The Journey School Middle a good school?

The Journey School Middle ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Minnesota middle schools.

What district is The Journey School Middle in?

The Journey School

How many students attend The Journey School Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 26 students attended The Journey School Middle.

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