Summary:
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy district. This public charter school has a total enrollment of 241 students, the vast majority of whom (96.68%) identify as African American. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.
Academically, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy struggles, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in math, reading, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's math proficiency rate was 34.45%, compared to the state average of 45.47%. This low performance is likely exacerbated by the school's high poverty levels, with 95.44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which could provide more individualized attention for students.
Overall, the data highlights the significant academic and demographic challenges faced by Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy, the sole elementary school in the Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy district. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses both instructional quality and the socioeconomic factors impacting the student population.
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