Serving 139 students in grades 7-8, Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School's ranking?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School is ranked #1184 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School?
139 students attend Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School offer ?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School part of?
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School is part of Rock Ridge Schools School District.
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