Below Average
#1845 of 1,992 schools in MN
Belle Plaine Junior High
Middle School · Belle Plaine Public School District · Belle Plaine, MN
A middle school in Belle Plaine, MN where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 S MARKET ST, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Plaine Junior High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belle Plaine Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belle Plaine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,628
Median home value
$296,400
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Belle Plaine Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Plaine Junior High is listed in BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Plaine Junior High
Belle Plaine Junior High is a public middle school in Belle Plaine, MN, part of Belle Plaine Public School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,845 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Plaine Junior High
What grades does Belle Plaine Junior High serve?
Belle Plaine Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Belle Plaine Junior High?
Belle Plaine Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Junior High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Plaine Junior High rank in MN?
Belle Plaine Junior High ranks #1,845 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Belle Plaine Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Plaine Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Plaine Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Plaine Junior High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belle Plaine Junior High a charter school?
No, Belle Plaine Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Plaine Junior High a Title I school?
No, Belle Plaine Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Plaine Junior High?
23.7% of students at Belle Plaine Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (952) 873-2403
- Area population (ZIP 56011)
- 9,672
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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