Is Bemidji Middle a good school?

Bemidji Middle ranks 152 nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bemidji Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,013 students attended Bemidji Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Bemidji Middle?

Students at Bemidji Middle are 69% White, 24% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bemidji Middle attend?

Students who attend Bemidji Middle usually go on to attend Bemidji Senior High

Bemidji Middle

Summary:

Bemidji Middle is a public middle school in Bemidji, Minnesota, serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently performs above the state average in math and reading proficiency, with particularly strong results among its diverse student population, which includes a significant Native American representation.

Academically, Bemidji Middle shines, with math and reading proficiency rates that exceed the state averages. However, the school's science proficiency lags behind, an area that could use improvement. Compared to nearby schools, such as Cass Lake-Bena Middle School and the local public charter schools, Bemidji Middle stands out with its stronger academic performance across the board. The school's Native American students, in particular, have consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state for reading proficiency.

Bemidji Middle's diverse student body, with a high percentage of Native American and White students, is another notable aspect of the school. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio over the past few years, which may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Bemidji Middle is a strong-performing middle school that has maintained a top 30% statewide ranking, making it an attractive option for families in the Bemidji area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1910 Middle School Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601-5668

(218) 333-3215

District: Bemidji Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,338

Students who attend Bemidji Middle usually attend:

High:

Bemidji Senior High

Feeder schools for Bemidji Middle:

Elementary:	Horace May Elementary
	J.W. Smith Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary
	Northern Elementary
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	Solway Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,013

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

American Indian:

23.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bemidji Middle ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), American Indian (23.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bemidji Middle is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Bemidji Middle employs 61.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bemidji Middle is $12,338.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bemidji Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bemidji Middle 152^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Bemidji Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Bemidji Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bemidji Public School District 256^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bemidji Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	60.40	188^th	387	51.4%
2005	51.68	241^st	396	39.1%
2006	53.70	228^th	406	43.8%
2007	47.69	246^th	403	39.0%
2008	54.97	213^th	409	47.9%
2009	44.25	156^th	230	32.2%
2010	56.23	219^th	454	51.8%
2011	64.38	156^th	478	67.4%
2012	61.52	194^th	469	58.6%
2013	57.42	203^rd	488	58.4%
2014	60.38	196^th	490	60.0%
2015	71.99	121^st	516	76.6%
2016	70.54	132^nd	508	74.0%
2017	71.76	127^th	523	75.7%
2018	70.58	132^nd	518	74.5%
2019	65.23	170^th	533	68.1%
2021	56.10	218^th	521	58.2%
2022	69.42	135^th	520	74.0%
2023	66.21	156^th	529	70.5%
2024	67.68	152^nd	545	72.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.56	44^th	114	61.4%
2019	45.67	72^nd	120	40.0%
2021	47.00	55^th	97	43.3%
2022	73.21	27^th	131	79.4%
2023	77.16	21^st	107	80.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.49	91^st	253	64.0%
2019	64.68	86^th	282	69.5%
2021	43.38	149^th	260	42.7%
2022	47.33	142^nd	288	50.7%
2023	58.78	99^th	298	66.8%
2024	66.10	74^th	307	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.76	76^th	401	81.0%
2019	65.37	116^th	415	72.0%
2021	44.47	220^th	399	44.9%
2022	59.84	129^th	404	68.1%
2023	58.60	156^th	459	66.0%
2024	60.46	150^th	473	68.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.32	7^th	25	72.0%
2023	41.40	13^th	20	35.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.05	140^th	436	67.9%
2019	59.81	179^th	439	59.2%
2021	48.82	215^th	443	51.5%
2022	65.65	134^th	467	71.3%
2023	63.81	140^th	455	69.2%
2024	58.78	175^th	474	63.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.12	112^th	438	74.4%
2019	64.38	157^th	454	65.4%
2021	56.12	180^th	437	58.8%
2022	67.17	132^nd	476	72.3%
2023	62.65	151^st	464	67.5%
2024	69.13	121^st	479	74.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.83	2^nd	23	91.3%
2019	63.44	4^th	23	82.6%
2021	68.37	5^th	18	72.2%
2022	81.14	3^rd	22	86.4%
2023	67.44	14^th	49	71.4%
2024	57.87	17^th	55	69.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bemidji Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.95	114^th	428	73.4%
2019	59.81	162^nd	428	62.1%
2021	46.40	217^th	422	48.6%
2022	66.67	114^th	438	74.0%
2023	62.38	145^th	436	66.7%
2024	63.07	131^st	440	70.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Bemidji Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	949	3	2	3	103	n/a	n/a	1060
1989	957	7	8	5	137	n/a	n/a	1114
1990	1010	5	7	5	112	n/a	n/a	1139
1991	1019	7	7	7	126	n/a	n/a	1166
1992	1102	7	7	12	135	n/a	n/a	1263
1993	1122	5	13	13	157	n/a	n/a	1310
1994	1141	6	20	12	161	n/a	n/a	1340
1995	1084	9	16	12	185	n/a	n/a	1306
1996	1084	9	16	12	185	n/a	n/a	1306
1997	1060	8	11	7	179	n/a	n/a	1265
1998	1106	8	11	7	195	n/a	n/a	1327
1999	1069	6	10	2	218	n/a	n/a	1305
2000	1029	10	8	3	232	n/a	n/a	1282
2001	951	7	7	7	222	n/a	n/a	1194
2002	967	10	6	11	233	n/a	n/a	1227
2003	967	10	6	11	233	n/a	n/a	1227
2004	852	12	6	9	173	n/a	n/a	1052
2005	782	8	5	12	152	n/a	n/a	959
2006	778	10	7	12	170	n/a	n/a	977
2007	763	11	11	12	162	n/a	n/a	959
2008	753	14	10	8	171	n/a	n/a	956
2009	769	13	11	10	187	n/a	n/a	990
2010	768	18	11	16	211	n/a	n/a	1024
2011	816	7	10	19	205	0	3	1060
2012	820	10	11	15	200	0	23	1079
2013	836	11	8	15	220	1	35	1126
2014	811	15	8	14	204	2	26	1080
2015	796	17	13	24	181	3	30	1064
2016	776	22	13	25	176	2	36	1050
2017	778	20	12	22	168	0	59	1059
2018	748	14	11	25	169	0	86	1053
2019	767	10	9	24	165	3	118	1096
2020	772	13	8	22	219	1	128	1163
2021	739	13	5	21	293	2	53	1126
2022	709	9	2	17	256	1	53	1047
2023	695	13	5	23	241	1	35	1013

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 Bemidji Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1060	60.5	17.5	21.2
1989	1114	60.1	18.5	25.3
1990	1139	64.1	17.7	24.2
1991	1166	65.3	17.8	24
1992	1263	66.3	19.0	27.1
1993	1310	67.9	19.3	26.2
1994	1340	85.2	15.7	29
1995	1306	90.8	14.4	29.1
1996	1306	90.8	14.4	29.1
1997	1265	90.2	14.0	31.5
1998	1327	n/a	0.0	33.4
1999	1305	98.0	13.3	31.4
2000	1282	90.8	14.1	41.1
2001	1194	83.0	14.4	40.8
2002	1227	71.0	17.3	43.4
2003	1227	71.0	17.3	43.4
2004	1052	96.2	10.9	44.4
2005	959	69.6	13.8	43.2
2006	977	68.1	14.3	44.5
2007	959	64.1	15.0	44
2008	956	62.8	15.2	47.7
2009	990	60.6	16.3	49.4
2010	1024	57.8	17.6	52.2
2011	1060	58.1	18.2	52.8
2012	1079	60.4	17.8	50.5
2013	1126	61.5	18.3	51.4
2014	1080	63.3	17.0	51.7
2015	1064	64.0	16.6	49.1
2016	1050	63.0	16.6	46.8
2017	1059	60.3	17.5	45.7
2018	1053	60.4	17.4	48.6
2019	1096	59.8	18.3	47.6
2020	1163	65.5	17.7	45.7
2021	1126	48.2	23.3	38.6
2022	1047	58.7	17.8	34.2
2023	1013	61.7	16.4	47.5

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 Bemidji Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1060	60.5	17.5	21.2
1989	1114	60.1	18.5	25.3
1990	1139	64.1	17.7	24.2
1991	1166	65.3	17.8	24
1992	1263	66.3	19.0	27.1
1993	1310	67.9	19.3	26.2
1994	1340	85.2	15.7	29
1995	1306	90.8	14.4	29.1
1996	1306	90.8	14.4	29.1
1997	1265	90.2	14.0	31.5
1998	1327	n/a	0.0	33.4
1999	1305	98.0	13.3	31.4
2000	1282	90.8	14.1	41.1
2001	1194	83.0	14.4	40.8
2002	1227	71.0	17.3	43.4
2003	1227	71.0	17.3	43.4
2004	1052	96.2	10.9	44.4
2005	959	69.6	13.8	43.2
2006	977	68.1	14.3	44.5
2007	959	64.1	15.0	44
2008	956	62.8	15.2	47.7
2009	990	60.6	16.3	49.4
2010	1024	57.8	17.6	52.2
2011	1060	58.1	18.2	52.8
2012	1079	60.4	17.8	50.5
2013	1126	61.5	18.3	51.4
2014	1080	63.3	17.0	51.7
2015	1064	64.0	16.6	49.1
2016	1050	63.0	16.6	46.8
2017	1059	60.3	17.5	45.7
2018	1053	60.4	17.4	48.6
2019	1096	59.8	18.3	47.6
2020	1163	65.5	17.7	45.7
2021	1126	48.2	23.3	38.6
2022	1047	58.7	17.8	34.2
2023	1013	61.7	16.4	47.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bemidji Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,338

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bemidji Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 170^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 156^th of 529 Middle schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Bemidji Middle)	48.8	44.2	4.6%
6th Grade Math (Bemidji Public School District)	48.6	44.2	4.4%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Bemidji Middle)	57.9	56.2	1.7%
6th Grade Reading (Bemidji Public School District)	57.7	56.2	1.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Bemidji Middle)	51	42.5	8.5%
7th Grade Math (Bemidji Public School District)	51.1	42.4	8.7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Bemidji Middle)	62.9	51.3	11.6%
7th Grade Reading (Bemidji Public School District)	62.7	50.9	11.8%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Bemidji Middle)	63.8	46.7	17.1%
8th Grade Math (Bemidji Public School District)	63.6	46.7	16.9%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Bemidji Middle)	62.2	42.1	20.1%
8th Grade Reading (Bemidji Public School District)	62.1	42.1	20%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Bemidji Middle)	45.9	25.5	20.4%
8th Grade Science (Bemidji Public School District)	45.7	25.5	20.3%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1096	1013	7.6%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	165	241	46.1%
Asian	9	5	44.4%
Hispanic	24	23	4.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	767	695	9.4%
Two or More Races	118	35	70.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	47.5%	0.1%

Schools Near Bemidji Middle

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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
Bemidji Middle	Public	6-8	1910 Middle School Ave NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 333-3215	1,013	62	16.4	47.5%	695 (68.6%)	13 (1.3%)	23 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	241 (23.8%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.5%)	67.7	152^nd of 545 public middle schools	72.1%		66.2	156^th of 529 public middle schools	70.5%	4		47.6	43.9	45.9	45.8		55.6	47.6	43.3	48.9		33.7	33.7	$12,338
Bemidji Middle Alp	Public	6-8	1910 Middle School Ave NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 333-3215	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$13,280
Trek North Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2400 Pine Ridge Ave NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Treknorth High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-1888	114	4	27.4	68.4%	49 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)	26.8	423^rd of 545 public middle schools	22.4%		18.6	444^th of 529 public middle schools	16.1%	21		29.4	7.5	8.1	14.4		41.2	35.0	37.8	37.8		13.5	13.5	$11,409
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3724 Bemidji Ave N	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Voyageurs Expeditionary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-3130	48	5	9.8	87.5%	15 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (20.8%)	4.7	535^th of 545 public middle schools	1.8%		8.6	497^th of 529 public middle schools	6.0%	38		0.0	6.7	7.1	5.0		7.7	13.3	7.1	9.5		0.0	0.0	$9,534
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School	Public	5-8	15314 State 371 NW	Cass Lake	56633	Cass County	Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 335-2203	305	30	10.0	84.6%	15 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	242 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (12.8%)	11.1	501^st of 545 public middle schools	8.1%		8.3	498^th of 529 public middle schools	5.9%	3	0.0	8.3	16.4	12.5	8.3	18.1	19.2	25.4	16.1	19.5	6.5	5.3	6.0	$22,279

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