Serving 581 students in grades 6-12, St. James Middle/high 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
St. James Middle/high 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 St. James Middle/high School is 0.51, 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.
St. James Middle/high School is ranked #1266 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. James Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of St. James Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. James Middle/high School?
581 students attend St. James Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of St. James Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Middle/high School?
St. James Middle/high School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. James Middle/high School offer ?
St. James Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is St. James Middle/high School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
