Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, Greenbush-middle River Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Greenbush-middle River Junior High School?
93 students attend Greenbush-middle River Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Greenbush-middle River Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenbush-middle River Junior High School?
Greenbush-middle River Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenbush-middle River Junior High School offer ?
Greenbush-middle River Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Greenbush-middle River Junior High School part of?
Greenbush-middle River Junior High School is part of Greenbush-Middle River School District.
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