Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Nicollet 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph Nicollet Middle School's student population of 748 students has grown by 148% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Nicollet Middle 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 Joseph Nicollet Middle School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1456 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
30%
61%
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
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Nicollet Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is ranked #1456 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
748 students attend Joseph Nicollet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Joseph Nicollet Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph Nicollet Middle School offer ?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Nicollet Middle School part of?
Joseph Nicollet Middle School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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