Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, North Branch Area 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 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
North Branch Area 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 North Branch Area Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is North Branch Area Middle School's ranking?
North Branch Area Middle School is ranked #1216 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend North Branch Area Middle School?
633 students attend North Branch Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Branch Area Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Branch Area Middle School?
North Branch Area Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Branch Area Middle School offer ?
North Branch Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Branch Area Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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