Summary:
Sojourner Truth Academy is the sole elementary school located in this area, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population (73.38%) and a high percentage of students (89.76%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student body.
Despite the small student-teacher ratio of 10.9, which may suggest a more personalized learning environment, Sojourner Truth Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 6.08% of students proficient or better in Math and 8.57% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rate is also very low at 4.76%, compared to the state average of 39.56%.
These persistent academic challenges, coupled with the high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population, suggest that Sojourner Truth Academy is facing significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to its students. While the small student-teacher ratio may be an asset, the school's leadership and community will need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the significant gaps in academic achievement and improve student outcomes.
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