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:
540th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  26

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.5%
Two or more races:
30.8%
Hispanic:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Compare Details The Journey School Middle ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.88. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Journey School Middle:

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

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The Journey School:

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


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Rank History for The Journey School Middle

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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 540th 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 464th 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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Journey School Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 3 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 10
2022 1 6 0 6 0 0 6 0 19
2023 2 10 0 5 1 0 8 0 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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In the 2022-23 school year, 26 students attended 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.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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