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Joseph Nicollet Middle School

400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 78 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joseph Nicollet Middle School's student population of 78 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
78 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Nicollet Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1456 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph Nicollet Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph Nicollet Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph Nicollet Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph Nicollet Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
19%
11%
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Black
35%
12%
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White
32%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph Nicollet Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph Nicollet Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph Nicollet Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Nicollet Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is ranked #1456 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
78 students attend Joseph Nicollet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Joseph Nicollet Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph Nicollet Middle School offer ?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Nicollet Middle School part of?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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