Serving 224 students in grades 7-8, Gsl 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gsl Junior High School's student population of 224 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
224 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Gsl Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gsl Junior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
23%
12%

Black
n/a
12%

White
73%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gsl Junior High School's ranking?
Gsl Junior High School is ranked #1434 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gsl Junior High School?
224 students attend Gsl Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gsl Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gsl Junior High School?
Gsl Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gsl Junior High School offer ?
Gsl Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gsl Junior High School part of?
Gsl Junior High School is part of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.
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