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Maple Grove Junior High School

Public | 7-9 | 1652 students

 
 
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Posted March 10, 2013

My son who is disabled and in the Special Education system went here for his Jr. high years. They were again WONDERFUL. This district accepted my son in open enrollment and he went to this school. Their resources were very good, they were able to go out into the community on very valuable field trips. The teachers truly care about the students and the friendships that were fostered here, were encouraged. They evaluate each students needs before transitioning them to highschool and make sure that the transition was as easy as possible. Very professional and caring at every level of the special education system in this district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2012

MGJH has had a challenging year to say the least. The teaching staff is OK but could be improved. The administration leadership is absent except for the Administrative Assistants who pretty much do it all. The students are snobs and think they are better than anything. As far as the comment about tenured teachers and the district in general are totally false. The teaching staff at a neighboring junior high BROOKLYN JUNIOR are awesome. They are there early 7:00ish and don't leave until after 4:30. The tenured teachers make the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2010

MGJH is by far the best school ever!!!!!!! I would know because I'm in my second year at MGJH. The teachers are nice and cool and if u need help they'll help you. The lunches are alright and there's three choices to choose from. The students are nice and you can get along with almost everyone. So if you think this school is bad haha no offense but your way way wrong.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2008

The teachers are really nice and good but the kids there are snobs.Like someone else said its all about cliques and who's dating who but not like normal Junior highs this is it times 1000.There are also alot of fights with girls within the first week there 3 all girls.Sometimes physical.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2008

I went to this school all three years. I hated it. The people there are VERY involved in cliques, most people are not very friendly. The teachers are amazing. If you need help, they WILL go that extra mile to help you. Its just the kids in that school who need to grow up and realize they are NOT the center if the universe. The lunches are bad, as well. 'theres no fights'... wrong. i can name 3 fights that happened in ONE trimester in my final year there. MGJH is an okay school, DEFINATELY not one I would have chosen for myself.


Posted May 29, 2008

I love going to this school. The teachers are nice. The lunches are great. Theres no fights, no lockdowns, etc. And there is help for everything! And I love it because its huge!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2008

I love going to this school. The teachers are nice. The lunches are great. Theres no fights, no lockdowns, etc. And there is help for everything! And I love it because its huge!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 12, 2005

My child went and is going to MGJH it is by far the Best school in Minnesota, the teacher's are willing to work after-hours and before school just to help the students. The Faculty is also premium grade they love to have a good student-teacher relationship and the teacher always pay attention. Parents do not worry you do not need to be involved at all, if something is wrong they will e-mail or send a letter home.
—Submitted by Emir Cicic, a teacher


Posted December 29, 2004

As a former student at MGJH during the 2002-2003 year, I would have to say it was easily the best educational experiance I ever had. I left Indianapolis for a safe place to go to school, but it was so much more than that. The facalty cared about their students, and as long as the student cared there was nothing holding them back. The leadership at MGJH is great, and it reflects not only on the faculty; but also on the general population of the student body. Their were also several other students like myself from other major midwestern cities looking for, and finding exactly what they needed. My time spent at MGJH has made me want to raise a family in the twin cities superb educational systems. With that said there is no such thing as a perfect school system, and the way I rate will reflect that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2004

For kids who need structure, this is definitely not the school for them! Trying to interact with the teachers to stay in touch with assignments and other things is challenging to say the least. Emails are not returned for several days...teachers are not willing to work with students after or before school. It truly is 'minimal effort'. Sorry, my kid went there and I know the place inside and out! This also carries over to Maple Grove Senior and Osseo and seems to be a ISD 279 'culture'. There were a few good teachers that did go the extra mile. They were the younger, non-tenured ones, which pretty much says, ISD 279 needs to do some serious housecleaning!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

507 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

502 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

538 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners4%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

538 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

503 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners12%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female63%
Male68%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant66%

Science

All Students40%
Female35%
Male46%
Black9%
Asian/Pacific Islander38%
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant40%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

542 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Writing

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 74%
Black 11% 9%
Asian 8% 6%
Hispanic 5% 7%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 24N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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7000 Hemlock Ln
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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