GSL Junior High School

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1621 16TH ST E
GLENCOE, MN 55336
222 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
GSL Junior High School is a public middle-level institution located in Glencoe, Minnesota, serving as part of the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the rigors of secondary education while fostering personal and social development.

Beyond academics, GSL Junior High emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its position within the Glencoe-Silver Lake district to offer resources that encourage students to explore their interests through various clubs, athletic programs, and collaborative learning initiatives. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and fostering a positive school climate, GSL Junior High strives to build a strong foundation for its students' future academic and life success.
222
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
37.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (70.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (24.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)864-2456
Website: http://www.gsl.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 37.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 110
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SWWC ALC Midlevel - Glencoe
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
2391 HENNEPIN AVE N
GLENCOE, MN 55336 (0.8 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th