John Metcalf Middle 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% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)7%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
9%
Black
(19-20)21%
11%
White
(19-20)53%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
8%
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend John Metcalf Middle School?
215 students attend John Metcalf Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John Metcalf Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does John Metcalf Middle School offer ?
John Metcalf Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Metcalf Middle School part of?
John Metcalf Middle School is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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