Summary:
The STEP Academy district in Minnesota operates three schools: Step Academy Charter School (high school), STEP Academy Elementary, and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville (both elementary schools). The district serves a predominantly African American student population, with high rates of students from low-income families.
Among the standout schools, the Step Academy Charter School boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, while the STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has the highest proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science across the district. However, the STEP Academy schools generally perform below the state average, particularly in Math, and all three schools receive a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients in the STEP Academy schools suggest that the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the low academic performance. Addressing these challenges and implementing strategies to raise the overall academic performance of the schools will be crucial for the long-term success of the students in the STEP Academy district.
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