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MN International Middle Chr School

277 12TH AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 · (651) 821-6470 · Hennepin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
Enrollment
326
Middle
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 495
Student : Teacher
29.7:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.4:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
324 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
100
Grade 7
114
Grade 8
112
Student demographics
Hispanic
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 12%
Black
32499%
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 12%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14845%
Female
17855%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
33.1%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
15.6%
MN avg 45.3%
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
23.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
11.6%
based on MN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.4pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
326
-105 (-24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
29.7:1
was 16.6:1
% White
0%
was 0%
% Black
99%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MN International Middle Chr School

MN International Middle Chr School is a modestly sized junior high in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, overseen by Twin Cities International Schools. The school serves 326 students in grades 6 through 8. That puts it 34% below the typical public school in Minnesota, which averages around 495 students.

Twin Cities International Schools comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 921 students; MN International Middle Chr School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, MN International Middle Chr School shows that 99% of students identify as Black, making the school strongly Black-majority. By comparison, Hennepin County as a whole is about 13% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, MN International Middle Chr School has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 29.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.5:1, putting MN International Middle Chr School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 99% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Hennepin County (around 43%), the school's rate is north of typical.

With demographic context factored in, MN International Middle Chr School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 11.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 23.1%.

Across the wider county, Hennepin County reports that median household income runs about $97,653, 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. MN International Middle Chr School is one of 496 public schools in Hennepin County (combined enrollment of about 177,509 students).

The closest other public school is Twin Cities International Schools, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), MN International Middle Chr School ranks 5th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 32.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area. MN International Middle Chr School operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 24%: 431 students in 2018 compared to 326 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 29.7:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Hennepin County at a glance

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Population
1,269,496
Census ACS
Median income
$97,653
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
496
177,509 students

Quick facts

School name
MN International Middle Chr School
District
Twin Cities International Schools
Address
277 12TH AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
Phone
(651) 821-6470
County
Hennepin County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
326
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
29.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
324 (99%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
270018903142
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About MN International Middle Chr School
What is the total enrollment at MN International Middle Chr School?
MN International Middle Chr School enrolls approximately 326 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does MN International Middle Chr School serve?
MN International Middle Chr School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does MN International Middle Chr School have?
MN International Middle Chr School employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 29.7:1.
What is the student diversity at MN International Middle Chr School?
Student demographics at MN International Middle Chr School are roughly 0% Hispanic, 99% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is MN International Middle Chr School in?
MN International Middle Chr School is part of Twin Cities International Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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