Below Average
#1836 of 1,992 schools in MN
South Junior High
Middle School · St. Cloud Public School District · Saint Cloud, MN
A St. Cloud Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1120 15TH AVE S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Junior High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Junior High 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,725
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Bellarmine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Cloud Hospital Progs-residentialEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-resEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 25 | 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.
St. Cloud Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Junior High is listed in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Junior High
South Junior High is a public middle school in Saint Cloud, MN, part of St. Cloud Public School District, serving approximately 866 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,836 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Junior High
What grades does South Junior High serve?
South Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Junior High?
South Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 866 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Junior High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Junior High rank in MN?
South Junior High ranks #1,836 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is South Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 South Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Junior High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Junior High a charter school?
No, South Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Junior High a Title I school?
No, South Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Junior High?
67.3% of students at South Junior High 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
- 866
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (320) 370-7230
- Area population (ZIP 56301)
- 34,883
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 56301; 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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