Justice Page Middle School

Grades:
6-8
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:45AM-3:15PM
Before school care:
Yes
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

77%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali, Arabic

Extra programming

The school offers athletic & after-school activities, including Minneapolis Kids school-age care.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Debate/Speech Clubs, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs

Uniforms

Students who attend Justice Page Middle School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (939 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    14%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    16%
  • Two or more races
    7%
  • White
    58%
  • English Language Learner
    12%
  • From a Low Income Background
    34%
  • Special Education
    12%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (48 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Black or African American
    5%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • Two or more races
    10%
  • White
    79%

Average student to teacher ratio

20:1

Academics

81%

Academic performance rating

81%

Academic programming

Justice Page Middle School is a community school offering a college prep program (IB). They provide advanced instruction, social studies, ELA collaboration classes, & Arabic & Spanish language instruction.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, College Prep, College Prep, International Baccalaureate (IB), Language Immersion, Multi-Grade Classrooms, STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2024 math proficiency - 45%

5 out of 10 students read at grade level

2024 reading proficiency - 54%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2024 math progress - 59%

6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2024 reading progress - 61%

Climate

78%

Climate performance rating

78%

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.

Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented.

Read the full MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
89% 75% 63% 88% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
83% 63% 78% 2021 2022 2023 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 16 11 1 9

Equity

63%

Equity performance rating

63%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 10% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 58% Asian City average 17% Black or African American City average 1% English Language Learner City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 10% Hispanic City average 62% Two or more races City average 21% Special Education City average 72% White City average 50% All students
0% 100% City average 10% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 58% Asian City average 17% Black or African American City average 1% English Language Learner City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 10% Hispanic City average 62% Two or more races City average 21% Special Education City average 72% White City average 50% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 34% From a Low Income Background City average 75% White City average 60% All students City average 33% Special Education City average 28% Black or African American City average 40% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 20% English Language Learner City average 26% Hispanic City average 64% Two or more races City average 66% Asian
0% 100% City average 34% From a Low Income Background City average 75% White City average 60% All students City average 33% Special Education City average 28% Black or African American City average 40% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 20% English Language Learner City average 26% Hispanic City average 64% Two or more races City average 66% Asian

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% Black or African American City average 100% Two or more races City average 84% White
0% 100% City average 100% Black or African American City average 100% Two or more races City average 84% White

Teachers of color

21%

Students of color

41%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 52% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 90% Asian City average 54% Black or African American City average 68% English Language Learner City average 62% From a Low Income Background City average 71% Hispanic City average 86% Two or more races City average 65% Special Education City average 85% White City average 78% All students
0% 100% City average 52% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 90% Asian City average 54% Black or African American City average 68% English Language Learner City average 62% From a Low Income Background City average 71% Hispanic City average 86% Two or more races City average 65% Special Education City average 85% White City average 78% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students