Marine Area Community School

Marine Area Community School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-6 in the Marine Area, with 219 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state averages in Math, Reading, and Science, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past three years. The school's student population is also notably homogeneous, with 92.24% of students identifying as White, and only 15.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other elementary schools in Minnesota, Marine Area Community School ranks 661 out of 881 in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This represents a significant drop from the previous year, when the school ranked 566 out of 845 schools with a 2-star rating. The school's academic struggles are further highlighted by its below-average proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments, which fall well short of the state averages.

While the school's small student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1 may be seen as a positive, the overall data suggests that Marine Area Community School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's academic performance and ensure it is meeting the needs of all its students, regardless of their demographic background.