Achieve Language Academy

Summary:

Achieve Language Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic and Asian. However, the school has struggled academically, consistently performing well below the state average on standardized tests and ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools in recent years.

Achieve Language Academy's low academic performance is a significant concern, with only 14.54% of students proficient or better in math and 23.51% in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 72.34% to 85.56% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 603rd out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 800th out of 881 in 2023-2024.

Nearby schools, such as Frost Lake Elementary, Justice Alan Page Elementary, and Eastern Heights Elementary, also struggle academically but generally perform better than Achieve Language Academy on standardized assessments. This suggests that Achieve Language Academy may face unique challenges in serving its diverse student population, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support services could provide valuable insights to help address the underlying factors contributing to its academic struggles.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2169 Stillwater Ave
       Saint Paul, MN  55119-3508


(651) 738-4875

District: Achieve Language Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
800th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,603 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.4%
Asian:
33.6%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Compare Details Achieve Language Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Achieve Language Academy ranks worse than 84.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), Asian (33.6%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achieve Language Academy is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achieve Language Academy is $14,603.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Achieve Language Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Achieve Language Academy 800th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Achieve Language Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Achieve Language Academy 461st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Achieve Language Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Achieve Language Academy 420th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Achieve Language Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.74 639th 674 5.2%
2004 6.49 638th 676 5.6%
2005 10.88 636th 685 7.2%
2006 8.63 710th 756 6.1%
2007 5.25 741st 777 4.6%
2008 7.32 738th 781 5.5%
2010 11.93 737th 803 8.2%
2011 20.38 718th 814 11.8%
2012 17.51 737th 820 10.1%
2013 24.66 684th 824 17.0%
2014 19.72 712th 826 13.8%
2015 27.72 679th 840 19.2%
2016 28.34 676th 848 20.3%
2017 21.53 713th 853 16.4%
2018 29.29 670th 847 20.9%
2019 41.22 603rd 870 30.7%
2021 8.88 779th 869 10.4%
2022 8.84 767th 858 10.6%
2023 6.51 789th 845 6.6%
2024 8.95 800th 881 9.2%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.18 24th 242 90.1%
2019 75.95 23rd 239 90.4%
2021 31.91 132nd 175 24.6%
2022 40.87 147th 256 42.6%
2023 21.54 248th 276 10.1%
2024 30.18 230th 303 24.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 358th 728 50.8%
2019 66.37 219th 740 70.4%
2021 19.31 584th 683 14.5%
2022 19.34 577th 663 13.0%
2023 11.95 708th 774 8.5%
2024 15.93 701st 793 11.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.56 558th 774 27.9%
2019 41.96 537th 787 31.8%
2021 9.77 707th 783 9.7%
2022 9.39 725th 799 9.3%
2023 7.41 734th 787 6.7%
2024 7.28 762nd 809 5.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 658th 779 15.5%
2019 40.30 550th 798 31.1%
2021 9.36 709th 784 9.6%
2022 9.29 731st 808 9.5%
2023 5.85 753rd 799 5.8%
2024 11.34 741st 826 10.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.75 80th 134 40.3%
2019 38.83 81st 136 40.4%
2022 16.74 111th 131 15.3%
2023 12.92 118th 128 7.8%
2024 22.35 120th 154 22.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 78th 220 64.5%
2019 73.44 38th 219 82.6%
2021 29.61 122nd 153 20.3%
2022 28.58 162nd 209 22.5%
2023 18.86 192nd 214 10.3%
2024 21.85 209th 249 16.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

Rank History for Achieve Language Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.82 375th 387 3.1%
2005 4.86 376th 396 5.1%
2006 8.43 381st 406 6.2%
2007 6.93 386th 403 4.2%
2008 17.83 372nd 409 9.0%
2010 12.48 409th 454 9.9%
2011 29.58 386th 478 19.2%
2012 23.68 398th 469 15.1%
2013 22.50 404th 488 17.2%
2014 19.11 419th 490 14.5%
2015 27.12 406th 516 21.3%
2016 25.00 412th 508 18.9%
2017 26.69 405th 523 22.6%
2018 28.87 394th 518 23.9%
2019 26.08 420th 533 21.2%
2021 20.97 425th 521 18.4%
2022 17.33 445th 520 14.4%
2023 17.96 447th 529 15.5%
2024 18.42 461st 545 15.4%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.80 13th 109 88.1%
2019 58.59 31st 120 74.2%
2022 30.99 105th 130 19.2%
2023 21.44 133rd 133 0.0%
2024 35.61 107th 158 32.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 236th 401 41.1%
2019 51.73 195th 415 53.0%
2021 40.36 245th 399 38.6%
2022 31.99 298th 404 26.2%
2023 18.61 404th 459 12.0%
2024 29.34 362nd 473 23.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 332nd 436 23.9%
2019 34.17 330th 439 24.8%
2021 15.71 389th 443 12.2%
2022 13.02 425th 467 9.0%
2023 11.98 411th 455 9.7%
2024 21.71 392nd 474 17.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.38 373rd 438 14.8%
2019 16.58 393rd 454 13.4%
2021 21.12 361st 437 17.4%
2022 22.44 386th 476 18.9%
2023 25.25 360th 464 22.4%
2024 13.00 431st 479 10.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.66 84th 108 22.2%
2019 21.04 89th 112 20.5%
2022 18.48 92nd 110 16.4%
2023 12.90 104th 116 10.3%
2024 15.27 99th 111 10.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.01 45th 164 72.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Achieve Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 65th 163 60.1%
2019 50.09 71st 171 58.5%
2021 28.17 126th 156 19.2%
2022 32.31 138th 188 26.6%
2023 39.98 98th 178 44.9%
2024 38.89 110th 186 40.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Achieve Language Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 118 18 61 7 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1999 34 45 131 14 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2000 39 50 141 22 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 44 48 150 28 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 49 54 161 32 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 49 54 161 32 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 49 56 156 49 4 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 61 44 159 38 4 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 78 57 166 71 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 72 53 166 104 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 58 46 190 111 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2009 50 52 194 129 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 41 50 195 124 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2011 50 53 167 122 1 0 5 0 398
2012 37 48 194 120 2 0 10 0 411
2013 37 51 166 127 3 1 12 0 397
2014 44 49 168 149 2 0 12 0 424
2015 43 49 182 144 1 1 10 0 430
2016 47 45 166 137 2 0 10 0 407
2017 53 57 168 159 3 0 17 0 457
2018 47 57 149 176 3 3 13 0 448
2019 42 60 144 184 1 3 18 0 452
2020 44 47 151 201 2 3 14 0 462
2021 41 50 144 194 2 2 17 0 450
2022 32 39 149 200 2 1 18 0 441
2023 22 53 151 200 2 1 21 0 450

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 Achieve Language Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 204 n/a 0.0 88.2
1999 224 15.3 14.6 62.9
2000 252 18.0 14.0 79
2001 270 20.0 13.5 90
2002 296 24.0 12.3 77.7
2003 296 24.0 12.3 77.7
2004 314 26.2 12.0 81.5
2005 306 25.9 11.8 85
2006 375 28.0 13.4 77.1
2007 397 30.0 13.2 82.6
2008 405 30.1 13.5 81.7
2009 428 30.1 14.2 83.2
2010 411 32.0 12.8 84.7
2011 398 32.0 12.4 83.9
2012 411 32.0 12.8 85.6
2013 397 31.0 12.7 92.7
2014 424 32.7 12.9 89.6
2015 430 31.0 13.8 79.5
2016 407 33.0 12.3 82.8
2017 457 31.0 14.7 82.5
2018 448 33.0 13.5 48.2
2019 452 34.5 13.0 82.1
2020 462 37.6 12.2 82.7
2021 450 35.9 12.5 42.2
2022 441 39.0 11.2 72.3
2023 450 37.6 11.9 85.6

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 Achieve Language Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 204 n/a 0.0 88.2
1999 224 15.3 14.6 62.9
2000 252 18.0 14.0 79
2001 270 20.0 13.5 90
2002 296 24.0 12.3 77.7
2003 296 24.0 12.3 77.7
2004 314 26.2 12.0 81.5
2005 306 25.9 11.8 85
2006 375 28.0 13.4 77.1
2007 397 30.0 13.2 82.6
2008 405 30.1 13.5 81.7
2009 428 30.1 14.2 83.2
2010 411 32.0 12.8 84.7
2011 398 32.0 12.4 83.9
2012 411 32.0 12.8 85.6
2013 397 31.0 12.7 92.7
2014 424 32.7 12.9 89.6
2015 430 31.0 13.8 79.5
2016 407 33.0 12.3 82.8
2017 457 31.0 14.7 82.5
2018 448 33.0 13.5 48.2
2019 452 34.5 13.0 82.1
2020 462 37.6 12.2 82.7
2021 450 35.9 12.5 42.2
2022 441 39.0 11.2 72.3
2023 450 37.6 11.9 85.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Achieve Language Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,603

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achieve Language Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 603rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 789th of 845 Elementary schools
 24.1%
Ranks 420th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 447th of 529 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)73.532
 41.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)73.532
 41.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)36.712
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)36.712
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)52.115.9
 36.2%
   4th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)52.115.9
 36.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)52.111.4
 40.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)52.111.4
 40.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)51.12
 49%
   5th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)51.12
 49%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)57.518.4
 39.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)57.518.4
 39.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Achieve Language Academy)42.616.3
 26.2%
   5th Grade Science (Achieve Language Academy)42.616.3
 26.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)35.44.1
 31.3%
   6th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)35.44.1
 31.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)56.328.6
 27.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)56.328.6
 27.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)25.511.6
 13.9%
   7th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)25.511.6
 13.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)51.130.2
 20.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)51.130.2
 20.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)24.417.4
 7%
   8th Grade Math (Achieve Language Academy)24.417.4
 7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)31.728.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Achieve Language Academy)31.728.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Achieve Language Academy)2215.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Achieve Language Academy)2215.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452450
 0.4%
African American6053
 11.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian144151
 4.9%
Hispanic184200
 8.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White4222
 47.6%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%85.6%
 3.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Achieve Language Academy.

Achieve Language Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Achieve Language Academy are 44% Hispanic, 34% Asian, 12% African American, 5% White, 5% Two or more races.


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