For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,694 students in 55434, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55434, MN are Roosevelt Middle School and Westwood Intermediate & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55434 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55434, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55434, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,682 students
55434, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10267 University Ave. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12175 121st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(612) 436-7670
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(612) 436-7670
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
701 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5400
Grades: 4-5
| 741 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55434, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55434, MN include Roosevelt Middle School and Westwood Intermediate & Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55434?
2 public middle schools are located in 55434.
What is the racial composition of students in 55434?
55434 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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