Justice Page Middle School
School performance rating
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
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
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
5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
5 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
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.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
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.