Serving 139 students in grades 7-8, Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School's ranking?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School is ranked #1184 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School?
139 students attend Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School offer ?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School part of?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School is part of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District.
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