Serving 287 students in grades 5-8, Greenway 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 42% (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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenway Middle School's student population of 287 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Greenway 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 Greenway Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenway Middle School's ranking?
Greenway Middle School is ranked #1201 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Greenway Middle School often compared to?
Greenway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Northern Lights Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Greenway Middle School?
287 students attend Greenway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Greenway Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenway Middle School?
Greenway Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenway Middle School offer ?
Greenway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenway Middle School part of?
Greenway Middle School is part of Greenway 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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