Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Summary:

Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 is a public charter virtual elementary school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 990 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 400 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a more diverse student population compared to the state average, with 40.61% non-White students versus the state average of 54.53%, its academic performance is consistently low across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's math proficiency rates range from 10.69% to 36.17%, compared to the state average of 40.25% to 58.79%, and its reading proficiency rates range from 33.62% to 50.55%, compared to the state average of 46.54% to 57.45%. The school's science proficiency rate of 26.83% is also significantly lower than the state average of 45.02%. Additionally, the school's performance for its White and multi-racial student subgroups is very low, ranking in the bottom 5% and bottom 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 lags behind many of its counterparts. Both The Journey School and Hamline Elementary School, public schools, have even lower academic performance than Minnesota Connections Academy K-6. In contrast, Midway Star Academy, a public charter school, outperforms Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 in both math and reading proficiency, particularly for its African American student subgroup. The highest-performing school in the area is Twin Cities German Immersion Charter, a public charter school with proficiency rates well above the state average across all subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-6

1350 Energy Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55108-8888

(651) 523-0888

District: Minnesota Transitions Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 35.5

Number of students: 990

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

African American:

13.1%

Two or more races:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.08. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnesota Connections Academy K-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 680^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Minnesota Transitions Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota Transitions Charter School 400^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.55	670^th	845	20.7%
2024	26.08	680^th	881	22.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.21	74^th	77	3.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.25	379^th	524	27.7%
2024	34.43	397^th	572	30.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.01	598^th	774	22.7%
2024	36.55	545^th	793	31.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.94	617^th	787	21.6%
2024	24.39	646^th	809	20.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.48	659^th	799	17.5%
2024	25.61	657^th	826	20.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.67	173^rd	279	38.0%
2024	56.62	123^rd	310	60.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.79	68^th	214	68.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.39	24^th	39	38.5%
2024	44.59	25^th	42	40.5%

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Rank History for White students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.57	688^th	712	3.4%
2024	10.54	701^st	730	4.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	851	142	53	149	30	1	152	0	1378
2023	588	130	30	90	31	2	119	0	990

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1378	37.3	36.9	51
2023	990	27.8	35.5	65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1378	37.3	36.9	51
2023	990	27.8	35.5	65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	1350 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 523-0888	990	28	35.5	65.9%	588 (59.4%)	130 (13.1%)	90 (9.1%)	30 (3.0%)	31 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	119 (12.0%)	26.1	680^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.8%		23.6	670^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.7%	10	36.2	22.2	10.7	23.4			22.2	41.3	33.6	35.1	50.6			41.3	26.8		26.8
New Century School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 478-4535	349	33	10.4	96.0%	2 (0.6%)	347 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	761^st of 881 public elementary schools	13.6%		12.1	743^rd of 845 public elementary schools	12.1%	18	27.8	29.6	14.6				24.8	22.2	24.1	36.6				26.9	30.0		30.0	$12,325
Great River Elementary School	Public, Charter	1-6	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	384	16	23.8	17.4%	289 (75.3%)	9 (2.3%)	26 (6.8%)	18 (4.7%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (8.9%)	62.2	351^st of 881 public elementary schools	60.2%		60.7	361^st of 845 public elementary schools	57.3%	10	32.3	54.1	36.1	33.9			39.0	45.0	64.5	82.3	71.4			66.0	57.4		57.4	$5,108
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1515 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	1,031	101	10.1	85.8%	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	11 (1.1%)	997 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.7%)	7.4	814^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.6%		4.9	802^nd of 845 public elementary schools	5.1%	12	28.5	23.8	9.7				19.9	13.3	18.7	25.4				19.6	11.0		11.0	$10,908
The Journey School	Public, Charter	K-6	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 389-1579	122	8	14.6	83.6%	1 (0.8%)	79 (64.8%)	20 (16.4%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.9%)	6.5	821^st of 881 public elementary schools	6.8%		3.8	814^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.7%	7	15.8	5.6	0.0				6.9	26.3	22.2	21.4				20.7	7.1		7.1
Hamline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1599 Englewood Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8715	303	26	11.4	84.2%	63 (20.8%)	139 (45.9%)	22 (7.3%)	35 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.5%)	4.8	843^rd of 881 public elementary schools	4.3%		5.3	800^th of 845 public elementary schools	5.3%	43	10.3	15.4	2.2				8.9	10.0	24.4	13.3				15.9	11.6		11.6	$17,968
Midway Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1091 Snelling Avenue North	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Midway Star Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 642-0667	416	23	17.7	95.4%	0 (0.0%)	414 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	726^th of 881 public elementary schools	17.6%		28.5	633^rd of 845 public elementary schools	25.1%	93	42.6	38.5	6.3	15.2	28.6	15.6	25.1	18.8	26.9	21.2	54.6	61.9	25.0	32.1	18.8	3.2	11.1	$17,098
Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1031 Como Avenue	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 492-7106	615	49	12.4	10.1%	519 (84.4%)	20 (3.3%)	27 (4.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)	70.5	249^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.5	257^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.6%	8	53.7	61.0	34.9	43.1	54.0	56.6	50.3	56.7	62.7	68.2	69.0	86.2	67.9	68.5	71.2	52.8	63.0	$11,805
Chelsea Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1557 Huron St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8790	326	22	15.1	42.3%	171 (52.5%)	56 (17.2%)	28 (8.6%)	30 (9.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.0%)	56	426^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.6%		46	520^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.5%	94	59.3	39.0	46.2				49.3	54.4	45.2	62.8				54.7	40.0		40.0	$14,359
Como Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	780 Wheelock Pkwy W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8820	327	38	8.5	90.2%	37 (11.3%)	64 (19.6%)	39 (11.9%)	154 (47.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.6%)	25.6	683^rd of 881 public elementary schools	22.5%		24.1	662^nd of 845 public elementary schools	21.7%	21	32.0	29.4	37.5				33.1	28.0	20.0	53.6				34.6	28.6		28.6	$21,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

What is the racial makeup of Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?

Students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 are 59% White, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Asian.

Is Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 a good school?

Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?

In the 2022-23 school year, 990 students attended Minnesota Connections Academy K-6.

What district is Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 in?

Minnesota Transitions Charter School

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