Below Average
#1630 of 1,992 schools in MN
John Glenn Middle
Middle School · North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale · Maplewood, MN
A North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1560 E COUNTY RD B, Maplewood, MN 55109
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Glenn Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Glenn Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maplewood), 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
$81,759
Median home value
$291,200
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds Park AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Harmony Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Fairview Adolescent Education ProgrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Prairiecare MaplewoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 17 | Compare → |
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.
North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Glenn Middle is listed in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Glenn Middle
John Glenn Middle is a public middle school in Maplewood, MN, part of North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale, serving approximately 1,047 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,630 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Glenn Middle
What grades does John Glenn Middle serve?
John Glenn Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Glenn Middle?
John Glenn Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,047 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Glenn Middle rank in MN?
John Glenn Middle ranks #1,630 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is John Glenn Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Glenn Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 John Glenn Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Glenn Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Glenn Middle a charter school?
No, John Glenn Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Glenn Middle a Title I school?
No, John Glenn Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Glenn Middle?
74.2% of students at John Glenn 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
- 1,047
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (651) 748-6300
- Area population (ZIP 55109)
- 34,266
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55109; 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
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