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#1763 of 1,992 schools in MN

Jj Hill Montessori

Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

998 SELBY AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Jj Hill Montessori score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jj Hill Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,038

Median home value

$290,900

Median rent

$1,159/mo

College educated

52.1%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Thomas More SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–80.3 mi230Compare →
St Peter Claver SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–80.5 mi97Compare →
Maxfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.6 mi336Compare →
Global Arts Plus LowerEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–40.7 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#54 of 68
District spending per student
$21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jj Hill Montessori is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jj Hill Montessori

Jj Hill Montessori is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,763 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jj Hill Montessori

What grades does Jj Hill Montessori serve?

Jj Hill Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jj Hill Montessori?

Jj Hill Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jj Hill Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Jj Hill Montessori is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jj Hill Montessori rank in MN?

Jj Hill Montessori ranks #1,763 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Jj Hill Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Jj Hill Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Jj Hill Montessori?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jj Hill Montessori has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jj Hill Montessori a charter school?

No, Jj Hill Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jj Hill Montessori a Title I school?

No, Jj Hill Montessori is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jj Hill Montessori?

40.9% of students at Jj Hill Montessori 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 55104)
45,777
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
32.9
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 55104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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