Is Ordean East Middle School a good school?

Yes. Ordean East Middle School ranks in the top 9.5% of Minnesota middle schools.

How many students attend Ordean East Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,069 students attended Ordean East Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ordean East Middle School?

Students at Ordean East Middle School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Ordean East Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ordean East Middle School usually go on to attend East High School

Ordean East Middle School

Summary:

Ordean East Middle School is a public middle school in Duluth, Minnesota, serving 989 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, ranking among the top 10-15% of Minnesota middle schools over the past decade.

Ordean East's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates in both math and reading. In the 2023-2024 school year, 48.18% of Ordean East students were proficient or better in math, compared to 46.69% for the Duluth Public School District and 45.47% for the state. In reading, Ordean East had 65.37% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 56.84% and the state's 49.85%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th and 7th grade reading.

While Ordean East's academic achievements are impressive, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 87.46% of students identifying as White. This contrasts with nearby Lincoln Park Middle School, which has a more diverse student body with only 60.31% White students. Additionally, Ordean East serves a more affluent population, with only 25.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 66.03% at Lincoln Park Middle School. These disparities raise questions about access and equity in the Duluth Public School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2900 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812-8888

(218) 336-8940

District: Duluth Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,932

Students who attend Ordean East Middle School usually attend:

High:

East High School

Feeder schools for Ordean East Middle School:

Elementary:	Congdon Elementary
	Homecroft Elementary
	Lakewood Elementary
	Lester Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 1,069

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ordean East Middle School ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ordean East Middle School is 20.2. (See more...)

Compare Ordean East Middle School employs 52.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ordean East Middle School is $13,932.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ordean East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ordean East Middle School 52^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Ordean East Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Duluth Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Duluth Public School District 191^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ordean East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	58.69	199^th	387	48.6%
2005	63.57	171^st	396	56.8%
2006	45.53	272^nd	406	33.0%
2007	44.28	266^th	403	34.0%
2008	50.55	245^th	409	40.1%
2010	65.85	158^th	454	65.2%
2011	64.68	153^rd	478	68.0%
2012	52.66	259^th	469	44.8%
2013	62.86	171^st	488	65.0%
2014	66.86	148^th	490	69.8%
2015	73.94	107^th	516	79.3%
2016	79.72	68^th	508	86.6%
2017	82.80	58^th	523	88.9%
2018	82.42	56^th	518	89.2%
2019	82.22	61^st	533	88.6%
2021	78.65	83^rd	521	84.1%
2022	82.46	53^rd	520	89.8%
2023	84.74	47^th	529	91.1%
2024	84.64	52^nd	545	90.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.12	20^th	114	82.5%
2019	66.06	39^th	120	67.5%
2021	74.52	17^th	97	82.5%
2022	65.16	37^th	131	71.8%
2023	65.86	31^st	107	71.0%
2024	55.03	43^rd	116	62.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.13	153^rd	253	39.5%
2019	48.62	146^th	282	48.2%
2021	61.51	72^nd	260	72.3%
2022	47.75	139^th	288	51.7%
2023	63.37	81^st	298	72.8%
2024	65.44	76^th	307	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.85	83^rd	401	79.3%
2019	73.20	78^th	415	81.2%
2021	68.78	69^th	399	82.7%
2022	72.44	64^th	404	84.2%
2023	81.40	36^th	459	92.2%
2024	76.79	62^nd	473	86.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.42	49^th	436	88.8%
2019	81.31	54^th	439	87.7%
2021	72.95	80^th	443	81.9%
2022	78.43	62^nd	467	86.7%
2023	83.67	43^rd	455	90.5%
2024	82.51	48^th	474	89.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.28	56^th	438	87.2%
2019	78.52	74^th	454	83.7%
2021	77.24	77^th	437	82.4%
2022	81.45	55^th	476	88.4%
2023	81.31	55^th	464	88.1%
2024	81.87	55^th	479	88.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.90	79^th	148	46.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	44.88	83^rd	171	51.5%
2022	77.91	27^th	188	85.6%
2024	83.10	18^th	186	90.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.88	3^rd	55	94.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ordean East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.39	82^nd	428	80.8%
2019	73.36	80^th	428	81.3%
2021	65.00	121^st	422	71.3%
2022	73.66	72^nd	438	83.6%
2023	74.83	68^th	436	84.4%
2024	74.01	72^nd	440	83.6%

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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 Ordean East Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	740	11	20	2	9	n/a	n/a	782
1989	727	5	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	748
1990	681	3	10	6	8	n/a	n/a	708
1991	593	5	5	5	7	n/a	n/a	615
1992	603	8	6	4	12	n/a	n/a	633
1993	533	12	6	4	7	n/a	n/a	562
1994	546	7	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	561
1995	982	12	10	7	25	n/a	n/a	1036
1996	982	12	10	7	25	n/a	n/a	1036
1997	997	16	12	10	19	n/a	n/a	1054
1998	946	8	16	7	18	n/a	n/a	995
1999	882	5	15	6	15	n/a	n/a	923
2000	780	6	20	3	15	n/a	n/a	824
2001	758	9	17	3	16	n/a	n/a	803
2002	768	41	21	9	38	n/a	n/a	877
2003	768	41	21	9	38	n/a	n/a	877
2004	657	43	19	7	41	n/a	n/a	767
2005	681	54	15	5	60	n/a	n/a	815
2006	617	53	12	7	52	n/a	n/a	741
2007	562	40	12	9	53	n/a	n/a	676
2008	527	51	14	7	48	n/a	n/a	647
2009	487	44	13	9	36	n/a	n/a	589
2010	974	51	27	11	25	n/a	n/a	1088
2011	787	34	11	7	19	0	11	869
2012	756	20	17	10	20	0	22	845
2013	787	18	16	9	15	0	27	872
2014	775	24	19	11	16	1	31	877
2015	752	16	17	11	11	0	26	833
2016	827	36	17	23	25	0	34	962
2017	810	20	18	28	14	0	43	933
2018	847	25	17	24	17	0	43	973
2019	865	24	15	13	13	0	57	987
2020	882	20	12	25	13	0	69	1021
2021	816	18	15	22	6	0	59	936
2022	883	19	18	31	8	1	62	1022
2023	865	16	15	27	14	1	51	989
2024	926	12	13	34	16	1	67	1069

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ordean East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	782	42.3	18.4	16.9
1989	748	47.5	15.7	10.7
1990	708	41.3	17.1	12.9
1991	615	32.4	18.9	12.2
1992	633	33.0	19.1	13.7
1993	562	30.7	18.3	13
1994	561	31.9	17.6	15.7
1995	1036	50.1	20.7	11.8
1996	1036	50.1	20.7	11.8
1997	1054	50.0	21.1	12.8
1998	995	n/a	0.0	11.9
1999	923	50.4	18.3	11.9
2000	824	42.0	19.6	17
2001	803	38.2	21.0	16.6
2002	877	41.6	21.1	26.1
2003	877	41.6	21.1	26.1
2004	767	32.3	23.7	27.1
2005	815	48.8	16.7	33.1
2006	741	41.5	17.9	35.5
2007	676	39.2	17.2	36.1
2008	647	34.9	18.5	37.2
2009	589	38.4	15.3	36.8
2010	1088	59.8	18.1	24.4
2011	869	55.8	15.5	27.2
2012	845	48.4	17.4	27.6
2013	872	39.5	22.0	24.4
2014	877	38.1	23.0	25
2015	833	46.0	18.1	21.8
2016	962	45.0	21.3	25.3
2017	933	46.6	20.0	21.9
2018	973	48.7	19.9	21.1
2019	987	49.6	19.8	18.7
2020	1021	n/a	n/a	17.9
2021	936	35.1	26.6	15.5
2022	1022	36.6	27.8	15.2
2023	989	35.8	27.6	25.5
2024	1069	52.6	20.2	25.8

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 Ordean East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	782	42.3	18.4	16.9
1989	748	47.5	15.7	10.7
1990	708	41.3	17.1	12.9
1991	615	32.4	18.9	12.2
1992	633	33.0	19.1	13.7
1993	562	30.7	18.3	13
1994	561	31.9	17.6	15.7
1995	1036	50.1	20.7	11.8
1996	1036	50.1	20.7	11.8
1997	1054	50.0	21.1	12.8
1998	995	n/a	0.0	11.9
1999	923	50.4	18.3	11.9
2000	824	42.0	19.6	17
2001	803	38.2	21.0	16.6
2002	877	41.6	21.1	26.1
2003	877	41.6	21.1	26.1
2004	767	32.3	23.7	27.1
2005	815	48.8	16.7	33.1
2006	741	41.5	17.9	35.5
2007	676	39.2	17.2	36.1
2008	647	34.9	18.5	37.2
2009	589	38.4	15.3	36.8
2010	1088	59.8	18.1	24.4
2011	869	55.8	15.5	27.2
2012	845	48.4	17.4	27.6
2013	872	39.5	22.0	24.4
2014	877	38.1	23.0	25
2015	833	46.0	18.1	21.8
2016	962	45.0	21.3	25.3
2017	933	46.6	20.0	21.9
2018	973	48.7	19.9	21.1
2019	987	49.6	19.8	18.7
2020	1021	n/a	n/a	17.9
2021	936	35.1	26.6	15.5
2022	1022	36.6	27.8	15.2
2023	989	35.8	27.6	25.5
2024	1069	52.6	20.2	25.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ordean East Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,932

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ordean East Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 529 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Ordean East Middle School)	62.6	41.9	20.7%
6th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)	52.2	33.5	18.7%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Ordean East Middle School)	72.7	72.1	0.5%
6th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)	64.9	59.6	5.3%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Ordean East Middle School)	58.9	52.5	6.3%
7th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)	48.3	41.3	7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Ordean East Middle School)	64.7	60.7	4%
7th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)	55.1	47.3	7.9%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Ordean East Middle School)	69.5	47.7	21.7%
8th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)	57.6	41	16.7%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Ordean East Middle School)	71.4	60.7	10.7%
8th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)	59.9	51.6	8.3%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Ordean East Middle School)	60.6	46.6	14.1%
8th Grade Science (Duluth Public School District)	47.2	37.5	9.7%
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	987	989	0.2%
African American	24	16	33.3%
American Indian	13	14	7.7%
Asian	15	15
Hispanic	13	27	107.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	865	865
Two or More Races	57	51	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.7%	25.5%	6.7%

Schools Near Ordean East Middle School

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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
Ordean East Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 E 4th St	Duluth	55812	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8940	1,069	53	20.2	25.8%	926 (86.6%)	12 (1.1%)	34 (3.2%)	13 (1.2%)	16 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.3%)	84.6	52^nd of 545 public middle schools	90.5%		84.7	47^th of 529 public middle schools	91.1%	5		46.0	46.3	52.0	48.2		70.1	62.8	63.0	65.4		47.4	47.4	$13,932
Lincoln Park Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 W 3rd St	Duluth	55806	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 336-8880	568	46	12.2	62.5%	348 (61.3%)	42 (7.4%)	29 (5.1%)	7 (1.2%)	39 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (18.1%)	30.7	395^th of 545 public middle schools	27.5%		28.7	392^nd of 529 public middle schools	25.9%	3		22.2	24.4	30.8	25.6		40.8	35.8	27.4	35.1		15.4	15.4	$18,109
Hermantown Middle	Public	5-8	4335 Hawk Circle Drive	Hermantown	55811	St. Louis County	Hermantown Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 729-6690	646	43	15.0	22.3%	586 (90.7%)	9 (1.4%)	8 (1.2%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	82.1	65^th of 545 public middle schools	88.1%		79	79^th of 529 public middle schools	85.1%	14	69.5	55.1	55.4	52.9	58.0	71.5	70.1	49.4	50.0	60.1	70.2	44.3	57.0	$9,632
A.I. Jedlicka Middle School	Public	6-8	131 9th Ave	Proctor	55810	St. Louis County	Proctor Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 628-4926	433	23	18.9	35.3%	377 (87.1%)	6 (1.4%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.9%)	63.8	170^th of 545 public middle schools	68.8%		47.9	272^nd of 529 public middle schools	48.6%	102		46.5	42.9	35.3	41.9		62.2	44.3	41.8	49.8		30.3	30.3	$10,423
Cloquet Middle	Public	5-8	2001 Washington Avenue	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 879-3328	767	44	17.5	49.5%	526 (68.6%)	6 (0.8%)	26 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	91 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (14.9%)	52.3	253^rd of 545 public middle schools	53.6%		44	300^th of 529 public middle schools	43.3%	47	50.6	38.3	30.4	32.5	37.8	61.5	49.2	49.2	46.3	51.5	40.0	20.1	30.0	$11,118

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Impact of COVID-19 on Ordean East Middle School

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