Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 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 Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is 0.71, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
75 students attend Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Upper Mississippi Middle Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Upper Mississippi Middle Academy offer ?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy part of?
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