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#784 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
Bemidji Middle
Middle School · Bemidji Public School District · Bemidji, MN
A middle school in Bemidji, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
502 MINNESOTA AVE NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bemidji Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bemidji Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), 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
$69,782
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Middle AlpEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Trek North Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bemidji Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bemidji Middle is listed in BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle is a public middle school in Bemidji, MN, part of Bemidji Public School District, serving approximately 1,035 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bemidji Middle
What grades does Bemidji Middle serve?
Bemidji Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bemidji Middle?
Bemidji Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,035 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Middle is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bemidji Middle rank in MN?
Bemidji Middle ranks #784 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bemidji Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bemidji Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Bemidji Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bemidji Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bemidji Middle a charter school?
No, Bemidji Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bemidji Middle a Title I school?
No, Bemidji Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bemidji Middle?
47.1% of students at Bemidji Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beltrami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (218) 333-3215
- Area population (ZIP 56601)
- 34,700
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 56601; 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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