St. Francis Middle

23026 AMBASSADOR BLVD
SAINT FRANCIS, MN 55070

828 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. Francis Middle School, located in Saint Francis, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the St. Francis Area Schools district (ISD 15). The school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a structured yet engaging environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is comprehensive, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests and develop new skills.

Beyond the classroom, St. Francis Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which help foster a sense of belonging and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of high school and beyond, all while maintaining a supportive environment consistent with the values of the surrounding Saint Francis community.

828

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Francis Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	38
Black	9
Asian	47
Two or More	52
American Indian	6

White
676 (81.6 %)
Two or More
52 (6.3 %)
Asian
47 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (4.6 %)
Black
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	St. Francis Area Schools
Phone:	(763)213-8501
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 6 321

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 263