Serving 192 students in grades 5-8, Gentry Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gentry Academy Middle School's student population of 192 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Gentry Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gentry Academy Middle School is 0.17, 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
#933 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Gentry Academy Middle School's ranking?
Gentry Academy Middle School is ranked #933 out of 1,773 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gentry Academy Middle School?
192 students attend Gentry Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gentry Academy Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry Academy Middle School?
Gentry Academy Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gentry Academy Middle School offer ?
Gentry Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gentry Academy Middle School part of?
Gentry Academy Middle School is part of Gentry Academy Charter School District.
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