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South Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 822 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 21, 2010

I'm an 8th grader at south and I love it here I also went to school here last year to I learnd a lot and this year I'm learning a lot to. I love my teachers and they really do want to help you... Anybody that says this is a bad school doesn't know what there talking about because it's a really good school. I am sad to leave south but happy to be moving on to tech.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 19, 2008

I think any parent you dislikes South Junior High school must have a very spoiled child. Because I loved it when I was there 3 years ago. It's amazing. The teachers work so very hard to make certain all the students learn the material. They are almost always there to help and answer questions. The kids are also very good kids. I never once remembered seeing or even hearing of any substance abuse while attending school there. North Junior High is where that usually occurred. When choosing a junior high school, I think all parents need to keep in mind that teenagers are going to be teenagers no matter where you go, and they should just teach their kids to learn to accept it. It's the child's choice to make responsible decisions and choices.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 30, 2005

I'm a student at South on team 2 and its my first year. I love it so much! The teahers are fun and the studens are welcomming to everyone! I've made so many new friends this year and its just great! I know some people that say that the students in South have problems with drinking and drugs but we dont at all. I havent meet anyone that does everybody that i know is majorly aginsed it.
—Submitted by Brittany, a student


Posted April 11, 2005

this year was my first year going to south and I felt welcome alot of times by the school staff. at the beginning of the school year I was in football and had lots of fun in it. then I joined student council. at shool we have had school partys and the talent show which I helped in all the other students liked the partys and asked me if we can have more. And all the students liked the talent show. this year so far I have had fun and learned many thing and the teachers are easy to learn from. so I say bring your kid here he/she will have lots of fun and will have friends just like them here. sincearly, student counsil rep. team one
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 69% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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 64% in 2010.

327 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

327 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
49%
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%
Female80%
Male75%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners28%
Proficient in English83%
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 Students62%
Female69%
Male55%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant62%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners24%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant74%
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 60% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
49%
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 59% in 2012.

311 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%
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.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%
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 Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners18%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant70%
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 Students50%
Female54%
Male46%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant50%
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 Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners24%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant68%

Science

All Students36%
Female33%
Male38%
Black0%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic9%
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant36%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 76%
Black 13% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
Hispanic 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1120 15th Ave South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
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Phone: (320) 251-1322

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