Summary:
St. Paul City Primary School is a public charter elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 295 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of students identifying as Hispanic, Asian, or African American, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Despite its diverse student body, St. Paul City Primary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Minnesota, with only 4-9% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments. The school's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who all rank in the bottom 10% of Minnesota elementary schools. In comparison, Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo, a nearby public magnet school, consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools and has proficiency rates that are 50-60 percentage points higher than St. Paul City Primary School.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87-90% over the past three school years, and the relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 14.7 students per teacher, suggest that St. Paul City Primary School may be facing unique challenges related to socioeconomic and demographic factors that could be impacting academic achievement. Despite being a public charter school, the school has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance or statewide rankings over the past several years, indicating a need for significant interventions and support to address these persistent issues.
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