About Us
We are a small metro school with a hometown feeling where families want to stay
We are a school that values:
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Children who are going through the wonderful transition to young adulthood.
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A culture of encouragement from relationships - connectedness to family, friends, teachers, staff, community and surroundings.
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Education based on academic rigor in an accountable, purposeful, responsive organization.
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Teams that provide mutual support that comes from learning together.
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A safe and caring environment.
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Park Pride as a commonality of values that supports education and provides the resources that make education happen.
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Learning success - growth and achievement of each child.
Learn more about St. Louis Park Middle School!
Learn about St. Louis Park Middle School
St. Louis Park Middle School is a school with 1025 students in 6th-8th grade. Students are offered a strong core academic program in English, mathematics, science, and social studies. There are also opportunities for growth in areas such as technology education, world languages (French, German and Spanish), physical education, art, orchestra, chorus, band, general music, and drama. The Middle School has a middle level Spanish immersion program. Accelerated and support programming is also offered in both English and math. The focus is on high expectations for all students with a commitment to assist each student reach his or her potential.
Throughout the years, we've accomplished the following:
- In 1992, then named Junior High underwent a major remodeling project which resulted in a new media center featuring state-of-the-art technology.
- In 2003, we completed another extensive renovation of the entire building. This renovation included new windows, lighting, ventilation, heating, and sprinkler systems throughout the building. The footprint of the building was extended with the addition of two new science classrooms and a multipurpose activity center.
- In 2006 we finished refurbishing the parking lot and supporting landscape.
- In 2010, we renovated twelve classrooms in order to allow for and welcome the entire 6th grade to our school. We also added two additional computer labs to compliment the three already in place.
All classrooms are currently connected with voicemail, cable, email, and the Internet. Wireless access is available in the majority of the building. Our facilities goal is to keep our school up-to-date both physically and with infrastructure to support student achievement.
History of St. Louis Park Middle School
When surging enrollments created the need for a second junior high school in St. Louis Park, the 17 acre site of the former Westwood Hills Golf Course was chosen for the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility. The new school, which was dedicated on November 1, 1959, was designed to accommodate 1100 7-9th grade students from the western half of the city, and was appropriately named Westwood Jr. High School.
From the beginning, the school was noted for innovation, In the early 1970's, Westwood gained recognition by pioneering an experimental modular-flexible schedule. At the same time, St. Louis Park became one of the first communities to adopt an open enrollment policy whereby families could choose between the traditional offerings at Central Jr. High, or Westwood's more flexible program. The Westwood option immediately proved popular with parents from all parts of the community.
Years later, when enrollments dramatically declined, the school district merged the two junior high schools on the Westwood site, and moved the 9th grade to the Senior High. The newly formed 7-8th grade program blended the best elements of the two respective parent schools to create a new tradition of family-friendly educational excellence. In 1980, the school was officially named St. Louis Park Junior High School.
Since then, aided by the construction of a technologically advanced media center, the school has moved to a more modern middle school organization built around flexible teams of students and staff members. Today, even though St. Louis Park Middle School has been recognized by the federal government as a National School of Excellence, it remains a work in progress.
From the beginning, the school was noted for innovation, In the early 1970's, Westwood gained recognition by pioneering an experimental modular-flexible schedule. At the same time, St. Louis Park became one of the first communities to adopt an open enrollment policy whereby families could choose between the traditional offerings at Central Jr. High, or Westwood's more flexible program. The Westwood option immediately proved popular with parents from all parts of the community.
Years later, when enrollments dramatically declined, the school district merged the two junior high schools on the Westwood site, and moved the 9th grade to the Senior High. The newly formed 7-8th grade program blended the best elements of the two respective parent schools to create a new tradition of family-friendly educational excellence. In 1980, the school was officially named St. Louis Park Junior High School.
Since then, aided by the construction of a technologically advanced media center, the school has moved to a more modern middle school organization built around flexible teams of students and staff members. Today, even though St. Louis Park Middle School has been recognized by the federal government as a National School of Excellence, it remains a work in progress.
Who we are
Our Vision Statement: We are a middle school located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where our purpose is to:
- Create a peaceful, caring learning community that promotes intercultural respect
- Engage students in rigorous academics, relevant inquiry and meaningful action
- Ignite individual growth and lifelong learning
Our Special Programs
Advanced Language and Literature
English Learners Program
Extended Spanish Program
Accelerated Math and Reading
Special Education: EB/D, LD, DCD
Support groups available for students with family/personal issues
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School Statistics
School Enrollment: 1035
Teaching Staff: 68
Support Staff: 21
Food Service Staff: 6
Custodial Staff: 5
Deans/Counselors: 4
Student Attendance Rate: 92%
Average Student GPA: B-
Presidential Academic Education Award: 85
Middle School athletics & clubs: 19