Summary:
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is the sole elementary school located in the Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud district in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and has a diverse student population with unique academic and socioeconomic challenges.
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud stands out for its diverse racial makeup, with a student body that is 59.19% African American, 11.88% Hispanic, 20.4% White, 0.67% Asian, and 7.85% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is significantly below the state averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall math proficiency rate was just 14.53%, compared to the state average of 45.47%.
Further analysis reveals that Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with a ranking of 827 out of 881 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This is likely due to the high percentage of students (85.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning. Addressing the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community will be crucial in driving meaningful improvements in student academic outcomes.
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