Serving 27 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Right Fit ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School Right Fit ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School Right Fit's student population of 27 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middle School Right Fit is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle School Right Fit?
27 students attend Middle School Right Fit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Middle School Right Fit students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School Right Fit?
Middle School Right Fit has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle School Right Fit offer ?
Middle School Right Fit offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School Right Fit part of?
Middle School Right Fit is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Middle School Right Fit located?
Middle School Right Fit is located in the East Side Pioneers neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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