For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 137 students in The Journey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in The Journey School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
137 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Journey School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
66%
12%
% White
2%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,577 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,124
$17,742
Spending / Student
$10,577
$18,463
Best The Journey School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Journey School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
The Journey School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Journey School District?
The Journey School District manages 2 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of The Journey School District?
The Journey School District is ranked #499 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Journey School District?
66% of The Journey School District students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Journey School District?
The Journey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is The Journey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,577 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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