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#611 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 31% in state

Jordan Middle

Middle School · Jordan Public School District · Jordan, MN

A middle school in Jordan, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 SUNSET DR, Jordan, MN 55352

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,400
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Jordan Middle score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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

30.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jordan Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average501/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jordan), 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

$112,923

Median home value

$379,700

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swmetro Level 4 ProgramsEnrollment path unverified6.3K–120.2 mi171Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Jordan Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jordan Middle is listed in JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jordan Middle

Jordan Middle is a public middle school in Jordan, MN, part of Jordan Public School District, serving approximately 532 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan Middle

What grades does Jordan Middle serve?

Jordan Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Jordan Middle?

Jordan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan 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 Jordan Middle rank in MN?

Jordan Middle ranks #611 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Jordan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Jordan Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jordan Middle a charter school?

No, Jordan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jordan Middle a Title I school?

No, Jordan Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan Middle?

30.5% of students at Jordan 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 55352)
10,426
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
37.2
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 55352; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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