C
Below Average
58/100

South Junior High

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1120 15TH AVE S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
B
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
866
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 70th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−7 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−12 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%60%reading +1 pts, math -4 pts55th percentile (list)
Black24%12%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +15 pts, math +15 pts79th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%15%reading -23 pts, math -32 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income31%18%reading -10 pts, math -16 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1120 15TH AVE S
City Saint Cloud
ZIP Code 56301
District 2733510
NCES School ID 273351001492
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56301

Understanding the community around South Junior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,436
Per Capita Income $31,912
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $246,600
Median Rent $982
Owner-Occupied 50.8%
Renter-Occupied 49.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Junior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 42.5%
White 39.6%
Hispanic/Latino 7.5%
Two or More Races 7.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 866
Teachers (FTE) 52.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Junior High?
South Junior High has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Junior High?
South Junior High has 866 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does South Junior High serve?
South Junior High serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Junior High receive per student?
South Junior High receives $20,297 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Junior High in 56301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$312,414
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,297
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
49.2%

Other Schools in 56301

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026