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#1837 of 1,992 schools in MN
St. Francis Middle
Middle School · St. Francis Area Schools · Saint Francis, MN
A St. Francis Area Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23065 SAINT FRANCIS BLVD NW, Saint Francis, MN 55070
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Francis Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Francis Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$101,925
Median home value
$301,700
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Restore ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Saints Online Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 13 | 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. Francis Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Francis Middle is listed in St. Francis Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Francis Middle
St. Francis Middle is a public middle school in Saint Francis, MN, part of St. Francis Area Schools, serving approximately 896 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Francis Middle
What grades does St. Francis Middle serve?
St. Francis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Francis Middle?
St. Francis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Francis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Francis Middle is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Francis Middle rank in MN?
St. Francis Middle ranks #1,837 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Francis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Francis Middle 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 St. Francis Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Francis Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Francis Middle a charter school?
No, St. Francis Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Francis Middle a Title I school?
No, St. Francis Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Francis Middle?
38.8% of students at St. Francis 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 896
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (763) 213-8501
- Area population (ZIP 55070)
- 8,403
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 55070; 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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