Serving 1,035 students in grades 6-8, Bemidji Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,035 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bemidji Middle School's student population of 1,035 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,035 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Bemidji Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bemidji Middle School is 0.46, 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
#858 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
25%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bemidji Middle School's ranking?
Bemidji Middle School is ranked #858 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bemidji Middle School?
1,035 students attend Bemidji Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bemidji Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bemidji Middle School?
Bemidji Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bemidji Middle School offer ?
Bemidji Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bemidji Middle School part of?
Bemidji Middle School is part of Bemidji ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
School Reviews
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