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Northeast Middle
Middle School · Minneapolis Public School District
2955 NE HAYES ST, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
5.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
5.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,550 of 1,992
In Minneapolis
#83 of 125
public schools
In district
#60 of 78
Minneapolis Public School District
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Northeast Middle
Middle School in Minneapolis · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Northeast Middle
Northeast Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District. Northeast Middle serves approximately 522 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Northeast Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Northeast Middle show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- MN avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Northeast Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
62% of students at Northeast Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Northeast Middle — Students at Northeast Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Northeast Middle Compares
See how Northeast Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2955 NE HAYES ST, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northeast Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. WAITE PARK ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILSHIRE PARK ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Saint Anthony), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YINGHUA ACADEMY (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Minneapolis, see our Minneapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WAITE PARK ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL Saint Anthony | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| PILLSBURY ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| YINGHUA ACADEMY Minneapolis | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Early Childhood Special Education ( Saint Anthony | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH Saint Anthony | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ST. ANTHONY MIDDLE Saint Anthony | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Special Education Nonpublic Saint Anthony | 1.1 mi | — |
| Bultum Academy Columbia Heights | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Edison High Minneapolis | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Columbia Heights | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| VOA High Minneapolis | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| VOA High Extended Minneapolis | 1.9 mi | — |
| WILSHIRE PARK ELEMENTARY Saint Anthony | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| New City School Minneapolis | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Minneapolis | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY Columbia Heights | 2.4 mi | 3.7 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD Columbia Heights | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Virtual Heights Secondary Columbia Heights | 2.4 mi | — |
| Spero Academy Minneapolis | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55418 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,630
Median Home Value
$332,500
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
Population
31,295
College Educated
51.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Avg Commute
22.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
37.5
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| Eagle Ridge Middle School Savage, MN | 5.0 |
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| DETROIT LAKES MIDDLE Detroit Lakes, MN | 5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northeast Middle
What grades does Northeast Middle serve?
Northeast Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northeast Middle?
Northeast Middle has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Middle rank in MN?
Northeast Middle ranks #1,550 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northeast Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Northeast Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northeast Middle a charter school?
No, Northeast Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Middle a Title I school?
No, Northeast Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Middle?
64.9% of students at Northeast 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.3%
- Phone
- (612) 668-1500
Resources & Links
District
Minneapolis Public School District- District Enrollment
- 29,063
- Schools in District
- 98
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,839
- District Rank
- #60 of 78
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