Summary:
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is the sole public charter elementary school serving the Saint Cloud, Minnesota area. With a diverse student population and significant economic challenges, the school has consistently struggled to provide a high-quality education, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools.
Athlos Academy's student body is highly diverse, with a majority of African American students (59.19%) and significant representation from Hispanic (11.88%) and White (20.4%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is alarmingly low, with only 14.53% of students proficient or better in math and reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85% respectively. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's consistent ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, placing 827th out of 881 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
The high poverty rate at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud, with 85.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Addressing the needs of this economically disadvantaged student population will be crucial for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education to the community.
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