Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Summary:

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is a public magnet elementary school in Saint Paul Public Schools that serves 388 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, with a strong focus on Mandarin Chinese immersion.

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students demonstrate proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a highly diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian (36.08%) and multi-racial (23.71%) students, which is unique compared to nearby schools. Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy also ranks among the top 7 Minnesota elementary schools in terms of performance for English Language Learner (ELL) students, and maintains exceptional academic performance even with a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Expo For Excellence Elementary School, CVA Fusion Elementary School (K-5), and Mendota Elementary, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy significantly outperforms its peers in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency rates, often by a margin of 20-40 percentage points. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ability to provide a high-quality education across diverse student subgroups make it a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116-8888

(651) 744-4770

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,078

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 417

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

35.7%

White:

26.9%

Two or more races:

24.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (35.7%), White (26.9%), two or more races (24.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is 15.4. 44 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is $14,078. 36 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy 16^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Asian students:

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Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

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Rank History for all students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2016	94.49	3^rd	848	99.6%
2017	92.71	6^th	853	99.3%
2018	94.56	4^th	847	99.5%
2019	94.42	7^th	870	99.2%
2021	92.69	20^th	869	97.7%
2022	91.75	17^th	858	98.0%
2023	93.38	11^th	845	98.7%
2024	93.48	16^th	881	98.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	89.28	4^th	87	95.4%
2023	88.33	5^th	77	93.5%
2024	90.64	4^th	81	95.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	95.93	2^nd	256	99.2%
2023	94.00	8^th	276	97.1%
2024	94.24	7^th	303	97.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	90.34	20^th	663	97.0%
2023	91.79	16^th	774	97.9%
2024	89.94	20^th	793	97.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	91.79	5^th	774	99.4%
2019	92.73	8^th	787	99.0%
2021	91.03	20^th	783	97.4%
2022	90.97	16^th	799	98.0%
2023	91.68	17^th	787	97.8%
2024	91.65	18^th	809	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	92.77	9^th	798	98.9%
2021	88.62	34^th	784	95.7%
2022	89.33	31^st	808	96.2%
2023	92.52	9^th	799	98.9%
2024	92.43	17^th	826	97.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	76.43	37^th	131	71.8%
2023	74.49	40^th	128	68.8%
2024	71.75	44^th	154	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	94.10	8^th	710	98.9%
2022	97.85	3^rd	725	99.6%
2023	97.45	3^rd	712	99.6%
2024	98.99	1^st	730	99.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	23	20	23	8	0	9	83
2015	32	17	36	11	0	13	109
2016	44	15	45	17	0	21	142
2017	63	12	57	23	0	32	187
2018	75	17	78	20	0	47	237
2019	88	24	91	32	0	58	293
2020	107	29	120	33	0	84	373
2021	105	23	125	28	0	90	371
2022	113	17	127	30	1	91	379
2023	109	21	140	25	1	92	388
2024	112	26	149	29	0	101	417

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 Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	83	7.3	11.3	44.6
2015	109	7.0	15.5	34.9
2016	142	10.0	14.2	31
2017	187	11.0	16.8	26.2
2018	237	12.9	18.2	24.1
2019	293	16.0	18.2	25.6
2020	373	19.9	18.6	29
2021	371	24.0	15.4	29.1
2022	379	26.1	14.5	30.9
2023	388	25.9	14.9	36.6
2024	417	27.0	15.4	38.1

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 Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	83	7.3	11.3	44.6
2015	109	7.0	15.5	34.9
2016	142	10.0	14.2	31
2017	187	11.0	16.8	26.2
2018	237	12.9	18.2	24.1
2019	293	16.0	18.2	25.6
2020	373	19.9	18.6	29
2021	371	24.0	15.4	29.1
2022	379	26.1	14.5	30.9
2023	388	25.9	14.9	36.6
2024	417	27.0	15.4	38.1

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 Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,078

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 11^th of 845 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	90.3	80.9	9.4%
3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	39.7	35.8	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	80.7	71.6	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)	35.3	31	4.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	100	88.5	11.5%
4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	39	34.9	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	96.4	73.1	23.4%
4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)	34.6	32.1	2.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	85.7	96.2	10.4%
5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	31.3	28.3	3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	81	78.9	2.1%
5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)	46.6	41	5.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy)	85.7	82.7	3%
5th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)	29.8	28.9	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	293	388	32.4%
African American	24	21	12.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	91	140	53.8%
Hispanic	32	25	21.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	109	23.9%
Two or More Races	58	92	58.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	36.6%	11%

Schools Near Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

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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 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	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
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1845 Sheridan Ave W	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 744-4770	417	27	15.4	38.1%	112 (26.9%)	26 (6.2%)	29 (7.0%)	149 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (24.2%)	93.5	16^th of 881 public elementary schools	98.2%		93.4	11^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.7%	5	88.5	80.0	90.0				85.8	79.3	73.9	78.0				76.9	67.4		67.4	$14,078
Urban Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1668 Montreal Ave	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Urban Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 215-9419	441	31	14.2	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	52 (11.8%)	4 (0.9%)	377 (85.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25.8	682^nd of 881 public elementary schools	22.6%		19.9	690^th of 845 public elementary schools	18.3%	8	35.0	28.6	24.3	28.1	28.6	40.7	30.2	20.0	25.7	51.4	43.8	42.9	29.6	36.9	29.7	14.8	23.4	$14,951
Early Educational Highland	Public	PK	1700 Saunders Ave	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8770	16	2	8.0	81.3%	10 (62.5%)	3 (18.8%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)																		$5,237
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Saunders Ave	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8770	354	34	10.5	72.0%	77 (21.8%)	189 (53.4%)	33 (9.3%)	18 (5.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.6%)	14.4	764^th of 881 public elementary schools	13.3%		17.4	708^th of 845 public elementary schools	16.2%	56	23.4	27.1	13.2				21.6	17.2	35.6	39.6				30.1	19.6		19.6	$22,201
Horace Mann School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Eleanor Ave	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8965	418	26	15.9	22.7%	295 (70.6%)	33 (7.9%)	37 (8.9%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.5%)	90.3	36^th of 881 public elementary schools	95.9%		87.8	59^th of 845 public elementary schools	93.0%	23	78.4	75.0	66.7				73.9	64.9	76.6	80.4				73.2	80.7		80.7	$14,581
Early Childhood Intervention Serv	Public	PK	1780 7th St W	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-8094	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$45,589
Expo For Excellence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	540 Warwick St	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 290-8384	417	37	11.2	45.8%	199 (47.7%)	114 (27.3%)	43 (10.3%)	20 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)	38.6	590^th of 881 public elementary schools	33.0%		50.2	482^nd of 845 public elementary schools	43.0%	108	53.1	45.5	24.1				38.8	54.2	47.3	37.5				45.1	34.6		34.6	$13,805
CVA PASCAL Elementary School (K-5)	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	3810 East 56th Street	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Cyber Village Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 523-7170	17	1	32.6	35.3%	2 (11.8%)	10 (58.8%)	3 (17.6%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)
CVA Fusion Elementary School (K-5)	Public, Charter	K-5	3810 East 56th Street	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Cyber Village Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 523-7170	33	5	6.9	33.3%	25 (75.8%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.2%)								(n/a)	36.4						33.3	18.2						27.3
Mendota Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1979 Summit Ln	Mendota Heights	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-8000	372	3	135.2	26.1%	267 (71.8%)	38 (10.2%)	30 (8.1%)	11 (3.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	78.9	154^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.5%		92.2	19^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.8%	135	82.3	64.9					73.7	52.6	63.6					58.1				$13,279

Frequently Asked Questions about Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

What is the racial makeup of Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?

Students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy are 36% Asian, 27% White, 24% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American.

What district is Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy in?

Saint Paul Public Schools

Is Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy a good school?

Yes! Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy.

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