Serving 25 students in grades 6-8, Achieve 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
40%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Achieve Middle School?
25 students attend Achieve Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Achieve Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achieve Middle School?
Achieve Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Achieve Middle School offer ?
Achieve Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Achieve Middle School part of?
Achieve Middle School is part of Columbia Heights 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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