Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1801 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
45%
12%
White
11%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School's ranking?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is ranked #1801 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School?
265 students attend John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School offer ?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School part of?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
In what neighborhood is John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School located?
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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