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Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes
Elementary School · Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2201 GIRARD AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$53,368
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is listed in Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes
What grades does Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes serve?
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes?
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes rank in MN?
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes ranks #1,985 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes a charter school?
Yes, Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes a Title I school?
No, Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes?
81.1% of students at Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (612) 302-3410
- Area population (ZIP 55411)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
Official sources & links
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 55411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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