Below Average
#1610 of 1,992 schools in MN
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS
Middle School · Voyageurs Expeditionary · Bemidji, MN
A charter middle school in Bemidji, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3724 BEMIDJI AVE N, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 42:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Voyageurs Expeditionary MS score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Voyageurs Expeditionary MS 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), 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
$69,782
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trek North Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Bemidji MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Bemidji Middle AlpEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Voyageurs Expeditionary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,477NCES 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.
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS is listed in VOYAGEURS EXPEDITIONARY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voyageurs Expeditionary MS
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS is a public middle school in Bemidji, MN, part of Voyageurs Expeditionary, serving approximately 42 students in grades 6th-8th with a 42:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,610 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voyageurs Expeditionary MS
What grades does Voyageurs Expeditionary MS serve?
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Voyageurs Expeditionary MS?
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary MS is 42:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voyageurs Expeditionary MS rank in MN?
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS ranks #1,610 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Voyageurs Expeditionary MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Voyageurs Expeditionary MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voyageurs Expeditionary MS has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Voyageurs Expeditionary MS a charter school?
Yes, Voyageurs Expeditionary MS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Voyageurs Expeditionary MS a Title I school?
No, Voyageurs Expeditionary MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voyageurs Expeditionary MS?
85.7% of students at Voyageurs Expeditionary MS 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
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beltrami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.6%
- Phone
- (218) 444-3130
- Area population (ZIP 56601)
- 34,700
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 56601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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