Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, Parkway Montessori/community 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
40%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Parkway Montessori/community Middle School?
189 students attend Parkway Montessori/community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Parkway Montessori/community Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkway Montessori/community Middle School?
Parkway Montessori/community Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkway Montessori/community Middle School offer ?
Parkway Montessori/community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkway Montessori/community Middle School part of?
Parkway Montessori/community Middle School is part of Saint Paul 51±¬ÁÏs.
In what neighborhood is Parkway Montessori/community Middle School located?
Parkway Montessori/community Middle School is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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