Life Prep

LIFE Prep is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-6 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 174 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (59.2%), with significant Asian (25.29%), Hispanic (7.47%), and other minority representation.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1, LIFE Prep has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years. The school's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) is significantly below the state average across all grades and subject areas, with only 3.8% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. This persistent academic struggle is compounded by the high percentage of students (91.38%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population facing significant economic challenges.

The data analysis suggests that LIFE Prep faces significant challenges in supporting student learning and academic achievement. While the small class sizes could be a positive factor, the school's consistently low performance and large proficiency gaps compared to state averages point to the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles and improve student outcomes.