Very Good
#418 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Ordean East Middle School
Middle School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2900 E 4TH ST, Duluth, MN 55812
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ordean East Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ordean East Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$66,961
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| The Marshall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 2.4 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Superior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Bethany Crisis ShelterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
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.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #5 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ordean East Middle School is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ordean East Middle School
Ordean East Middle School is a public middle school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 1,069 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ordean East Middle School
What grades does Ordean East Middle School serve?
Ordean East Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ordean East Middle School?
Ordean East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,069 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ordean East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ordean East Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ordean East Middle School rank in MN?
Ordean East Middle School ranks #418 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ordean East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ordean East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ordean East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ordean East Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ordean East Middle School a charter school?
No, Ordean East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ordean East Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ordean East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ordean East Middle School?
25.8% of students at Ordean East Middle School 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
- 1,069
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8940
- Area population (ZIP 55812)
- 11,016
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 22.8
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 55812; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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