The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Roseville Area Middle
Roseville Area Middle School is a regular public school in Little Canada, Minnesota, serving grades six through eight as part of the Roseville Public School District. The school occupies the former Frank B. Kellogg High School campus, which closed when the district consolidated its high schools. Little Canada is a second-ring suburb of the Twin Cities, bisected by Interstate 35E into a residential eastern half and a more commercial western half. The city maintains a distinct French Canadian heritage, but the built environment is car-oriented suburban with a network of parks and trails rather than a traditional downtown. The school sits within a district that serves seven communities and recently passed a bond referendum for facility improvements, including safety upgrades and learning space modernization, alongside a strategic plan update that emphasizes equity, student wellbeing, and academic achievement.
The student body is diverse. Roughly a third of students are white, with the remainder a mix of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial backgrounds, plus a small Native American population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need that is above the typical level for Ramsey County schools. The school is a moderate-sized middle school for its grade band, with enrollment concentrated in seventh and eighth grades.
Academically, Roseville Area Middle School sits above the midpoint among districts in Ramsey County on an overall proficiency index that averages results across tested subjects and grades. That is a positive signal in context: the school’s performance is stronger than many of its peers in the county, but it is not among the top tier. Looking at specific subjects, the picture is mixed. In English language arts, proficiency rates for seventh and eighth graders are similar, with a combined rate around the mid-forties. In math, the seventh-grade rate is notably higher than the eighth-grade rate, which is lower. The eighth-grade science proficiency rate is very low, though the state assessment for science underwent a name and cut-score change in the tested year, making direct comparison with prior years impossible. Parents should explore that result further with the school to understand what the new assessment measures and how the school’s instruction aligns.
Only one year of testing data is available for this school, so there is no trend to assess whether performance is improving or declining. The school’s graduation rate does not apply, as it serves only middle grades. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and course access were not reported in the available sources, so a reader interested in those areas would need to seek them directly from the school or district.
The district’s recent bond investment and strategic plan suggest a focus on facility quality and equity-driven instruction, which may shape the middle school experience in coming years. The school’s location in Little Canada places it in a suburban setting with easy highway access to St. Paul and Minneapolis, but no walkable commercial core. For families considering this school, the academic profile is one of moderate performance that compares favorably to the county median, set against a student body that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and economic circumstances. The missing pieces on discipline and attendance mean a fuller picture requires a conversation with the school itself.
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