Hidden River Middle School vs. Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
Should you attend Hidden River Middle School or Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hidden River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Hidden River 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 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 113 students in grades 5-8, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
588 students
113 students


% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
11% | 89%


Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
11 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1452 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#562 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35-39%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
65-69%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-59%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 5 Students
-
13
Grade 6 Students
195
34
Grade 7 Students
197
28
Grade 8 Students
196
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%


% Asian
8%
3%


% Hispanic
7%
10%


% Black
33%
10%


% White
40%
64%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.56


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

