Hopkins North Middle School

Hopkins North Middle School, a big junior high in MINNETONKA, Minnesota, part of HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, instructs 866 students, covering grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Minnesota's public schools average about 495 students each, so Hopkins North Middle School sits 75% above that benchmark.

Across the 14 schools in HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (7,129 students total), Hopkins North Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Hopkins North Middle School lists that the most-represented group is White (54%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 19% Black, 13% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 66% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.5:1 average. Around 31% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Hennepin County runs at roughly 43%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Hopkins North Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 48.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 40.5%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Hennepin County shows median household income runs about $97,653, roughly 54% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Hopkins North Middle School is one of 496 public schools in Hennepin County (combined enrollment of about 177,509 students).

The closest other public school is Hopkins High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Hopkins North Middle School ranks 5th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 46.2%.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 6%: 918 students in 2018 compared to 866 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.