Justice Page Middle School

1 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040 School website
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

57%

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 Club, Theater, Visual Arts

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 (925 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    3%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    13%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    15%
  • Two or more races
    6%
  • White
    61%
  • English Language Learner
    10%
  • From a Low Income Background
    32%
  • Special Education
    12%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (46 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • Two or more races
    4%
  • White
    91%

Average student to teacher ratio

20:1

Academics

74%

Academic performance rating

74%

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 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://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 played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 50%

5 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 51%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - 62%

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

2023 reading progress - 53%

Climate

42%

Climate performance rating

42%

School values

Justice Page School values equity & inclusion. They build a sense of belonging, fun, & support for all, where students celebrate their differences & diversity, & understand anti-bias, anti-racist perspectives. Their students are encouraged to be involved in the community & build connections. They work to build a school environment that is safe, authentic, happy, caring, fun, welcoming, curious, & explorative. They believe in academic integration that feeds curiosity, resourcefulness, & determination, while encouraging critical thinking skills. They support creativity through a combination of Academics, Fine Arts (arts, music, theater), & Social Emotional Learning (SEL). They are student-centered, supporting empowerment, choice, trust, respect, social & emotional support, independence, & justice.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://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 their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
78% 79% 89% 87% 74% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
88% 83% 63% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

18%

Equity performance rating

18%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 16% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 44% Asian City average 20% Black or African American City average 2% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 14% Hispanic City average 66% Two or more races City average 23% Special Education City average 66% White City average 50% All students
0% 100% City average 16% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 44% Asian City average 20% Black or African American City average 2% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 14% Hispanic City average 66% Two or more races City average 23% Special Education City average 66% White City average 50% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 30% Black or African American City average 57% All students City average 25% Hispanic City average 68% White City average 29% From a Low Income Background City average 36% Special Education City average 20% English Language Learner City average 69% Two or more races
0% 100% City average 30% Black or African American City average 57% All students City average 25% Hispanic City average 68% White City average 29% From a Low Income Background City average 36% Special Education City average 20% English Language Learner City average 69% Two or more races

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 74% White City average 74% All teachers
0% 100% City average 74% White City average 74% All teachers

Teachers of color

9%

Students of color

39%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 25% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 74% Asian City average 50% Black or African American City average 45% English Language Learner City average 50% From a Low Income Background City average 48% Hispanic City average 69% Two or more races City average 60% Special Education City average 71% White City average 63% All students
0% 100% City average 25% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 74% Asian City average 50% Black or African American City average 45% English Language Learner City average 50% From a Low Income Background City average 48% Hispanic City average 69% Two or more races City average 60% Special Education City average 71% White City average 63% 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 8 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 8 All students