The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Justice Page Middle
Justice Page Middle is a regular public school serving sixth through eighth grade within the Minneapolis Public School District. Located in south Minneapolis on West 49th Street, the school operates in the context of a large urban district that has been under fiscal pressure and restructuring in recent years. As a middle school, Justice Page does not report a graduation rate, and state test data provide the main window into academic performance.
On the Minnesota state assessments, reading proficiency rates are noticeably stronger than math rates across all three grades. A majority of sixth graders meet or exceed expectations in English language arts, while seventh and eighth graders also post rates above half. In math, the share of students scoring proficient is lower, about half in sixth grade and slightly less in seventh and eighth. Science is tested only in eighth grade, and the proficiency rate there is lower still. Overall, when combining results across tested subjects and grades, Justice Page’s proficiency index sits in the top quartile relative to districts in Hennepin County. That is a meaningful strength for a school within a large urban district, indicating above-average performance compared to many other schools countywide. Only a single year of assessment data was available, so no trend can be described, but the snapshot positions the school favorably.
The student body numbers about typical size for a middle school of this grade band. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, the majority of students are white. Hispanic students make up the next largest share, followed by Black students, while Asian, Native American, and multiracial groups each account for smaller proportions. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of household income that is lower than many schools in the district but still substantial. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available, so a parent may want to follow up with the school directly on those counts.
The school sits within Minneapolis, a dense, walkable urban center with a strong downtown core, a major university campus, an extensive park system linked by the Grand Rounds, and cultural anchors such as the Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater. The immediate neighborhood around Justice Page is a residential area with tree-lined streets, and homes in the zip code carry values well above the typical statewide figure. Rents, while not negligible, are at a level many families in professional occupations can manage. The broader city has seen slight population decline since 2020, but the metro area remains economically diverse, with major employers including Target, the University of Minnesota, and the Federal Reserve Bank headquartered in Minneapolis.
The district context matters for any family considering Justice Page. Minneapolis Public Schools has been navigating declining enrollment, expiring federal pandemic relief funds, and a significant budget deficit. In response, the school board closed three schools at the end of the 2022-23 school year and implemented a Comprehensive District Design that restructured attendance boundaries and magnet program placements. A proposed operating levy was rejected by voters in 2020, though a technology capital levy was renewed in 2022. These changes mean that feeder patterns and program availability across the district are in flux; a family should confirm current pathways from Justice Page to high school options and ask about any budget-driven adjustments to course offerings or staffing at the school itself.
No information was provided on specific programs, advanced coursework, extracurricular offerings, or discipline rates. A parent interested in whether the school offers accelerated math, languages, music, or other enrichment will need to consult the school’s website or visit. The available data paints a picture of a middle school with solid academic performance relative to its county peers, a diverse but majority-white enrollment, and a location in a lively, amenity-rich city, operating within a district that is actively reshaping its schools and finances.
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