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Washburn Junior Academy (Closed 2012)

201 West St Andrews St
Duluth, MN 55803
Washburn Junior Academy serves 310 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
50%
56%
(10-11)
72%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Washburn Junior Academy?
310 students attend Washburn Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Washburn Junior Academy students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washburn Junior Academy?
Washburn Junior Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washburn Junior Academy offer ?
Washburn Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washburn Junior Academy part of?
Washburn Junior Academy is part of Duluth 51爆料s Academy.

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