Serving 888 students in grades 7-9, Hopkins North 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 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopkins North Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hopkins North Junior High School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hopkins North 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 Hopkins North Junior High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1046 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
20%
12%
White
52%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopkins North Junior High School's ranking?
Hopkins North Junior High School is ranked #1046 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hopkins North Junior High School often compared to?
Hopkins North Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins West Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hopkins North Junior High School?
888 students attend Hopkins North Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hopkins North Junior High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins North Junior High School?
Hopkins North Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hopkins North Junior High School offer ?
Hopkins North Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Hopkins North Junior High School part of?
Hopkins North Junior High School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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