C
Below Average
52/100

Jj Hill Montessori

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 998 SELBY AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Minnesota
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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
342
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 −40 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 proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 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
White67%47%reading -2 pts, math -26 pts16th percentile (list)
Black25%5%reading -11 pts, math -29 pts6th percentile (list)
Multiracial—50%math -6 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income25%5%reading -15 pts, math -35 pts1st 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 998 SELBY AVE
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55104
District 2733840
NCES School ID 273384001173
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55104

Understanding the community around Jj Hill Montessori helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,280
Per Capita Income $40,810
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.9%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $277,300
Median Rent $1,065
Owner-Occupied 53.7%
Renter-Occupied 46.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jj Hill Montessori.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.5%
Black 19.6%
Two or More Races 14.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 342
Teachers (FTE) 26.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jj Hill Montessori?
Jj Hill Montessori has a Repit School Score of 52 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 Jj Hill Montessori?
Jj Hill Montessori has 342 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Jj Hill Montessori serve?
Jj Hill Montessori serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jj Hill Montessori receive per student?
Jj Hill Montessori receives $24,161 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jj Hill Montessori in 55104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$308,771
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,442
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
46.3%

Other Schools in 55104

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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