Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Summary:

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is a public charter middle school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 80 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years.

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 15% of Minnesota middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III assessments are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in reading, where the school's overall proficiency rate is 72.04% compared to the state's 49.85%. The school's performance in math is also noteworthy, with proficiency rates ranging from 43.01% to 50% across different grade levels, outperforming the state's average of 45.47%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 9.1 over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby Global Arts Plus Upper and Hidden River Middle School.

While Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter has a diverse student population, the racial makeup has shifted over the past few years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 47.95% in 2020-2021 to 66.25% in 2022-2023. This is in contrast to the nearby public schools, such as Global Arts Plus Upper and Hidden River Middle School, which have a more balanced racial representation. The school's performance for its female students, as well as its White and African American student subgroups, has been noteworthy, ranking in the top 7%, top 25%, and top 47% of Minnesota middle schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school's performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students has been more mixed, ranking in the top 47% of Minnesota middle schools in 2017-2018 but dropping to the top 59% in 2018-2019. Compared to nearby schools, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter outperforms many of them, such as Global Arts Plus Upper and Hidden River Middle School, in both math and reading proficiency rates, though it does not match the performance of Sanford Middle School, which is ranked in the top 29% of Minnesota middle schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105-2274

(651) 414-6000

District: Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,768

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.3%

African American:

11.3%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), African American (11.3%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is $22,768.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 51^st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 22^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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Rank History for all students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	66.19	152^nd	454	66.5%
2011	66.79	132^nd	478	72.4%
2012	58.85	219^th	469	53.3%
2013	38.90	337^th	488	30.9%
2014	37.28	340^th	490	30.6%
2015	46.30	291^st	516	43.6%
2016	46.17	285^th	508	43.9%
2017	57.00	238^th	523	54.5%
2018	45.73	322^nd	518	37.8%
2019	46.29	312^th	533	41.5%
2021	47.10	276^th	521	47.0%
2022	74.28	99^th	520	81.0%
2023	80.47	72^nd	529	86.4%
2024	84.74	51^st	545	90.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.15	214^th	401	46.6%
2019	51.76	194^th	415	53.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	39.05	296^th	436	32.1%
2019	36.93	316^th	439	28.0%
2021	46.58	229^th	443	48.3%
2022	72.72	93^rd	467	80.1%
2023	80.31	57^th	455	87.5%
2024	86.64	34^th	474	92.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.50	64^th	137	53.3%

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Rank History for White students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.18	145^th	428	66.1%
2019	62.68	145^th	428	66.1%
2022	68.36	101^st	438	76.9%
2023	55.88	182^nd	436	58.3%
2024	66.55	108^th	440	75.5%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

This is our 4th year at LJA. I am so thankful my child has spent her middle school years at this school. There are many things I like about this school-all girls, extended day for learning, dedicated staff/administration who continually evaluate and change the program, as needed; a first-rate curriculum, to mention just a few. The best thing for me though, is seeing the confidence build in my daughter and knowing that she will continue to ask questions and explore learning-it's not just about a grade or getting it done. With that attitude along with a solid academic foundation, I am confident this school has prepared my child for future school success. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	52	23	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	98
2010	91	34	11	11	4	n/a	n/a	151
2011	104	46	6	14	3	0	14	187
2012	130	45	9	13	2	0	18	217
2013	94	41	9	17	1	0	20	182
2014	76	41	12	15	1	0	17	162
2015	54	32	11	12	2	0	24	135
2016	49	30	9	13	1	0	23	125
2017	49	30	8	16	1	0	18	122
2018	45	25	4	7	0	0	17	98
2019	40	28	4	8	2	0	12	94
2020	35	22	3	8	0	0	13	81
2021	35	17	4	8	0	0	9	73
2022	31	8	3	7	0	0	8	57
2023	53	9	2	9	0	0	7	80

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 Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	98	6.9	14.2	25.5
2010	151	11.2	13.3	32.5
2011	187	15.0	12.4	27.8
2012	217	13.8	15.6	30
2013	182	17.1	10.5	43.4
2014	162	14.3	11.2	43.8
2015	135	14.0	9.6	47.4
2016	125	13.0	9.6	48.8
2017	122	10.9	11.1	44.3
2018	98	7.1	13.6	42.9
2019	94	9.8	9.5	50
2020	81	9.2	8.7	38.3
2021	73	8.7	8.3	23.3
2022	57	8.8	6.4	24.6
2023	80	8.7	9.1	30

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 Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	98	6.9	14.2	25.5
2010	151	11.2	13.3	32.5
2011	187	15.0	12.4	27.8
2012	217	13.8	15.6	30
2013	182	17.1	10.5	43.4
2014	162	14.3	11.2	43.8
2015	135	14.0	9.6	47.4
2016	125	13.0	9.6	48.8
2017	122	10.9	11.1	44.3
2018	98	7.1	13.6	42.9
2019	94	9.8	9.5	50
2020	81	9.2	8.7	38.3
2021	73	8.7	8.3	23.3
2022	57	8.8	6.4	24.6
2023	80	8.7	9.1	30

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,768

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 72^nd of 529 Middle schools	44.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	25.9	36.8	10.9%
6th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	25.9	36.8	10.9%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	63	79	16%
6th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	63	79	16%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	40.9	46.7	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	40.9	46.7	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	59.1	66.7	7.6%
7th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	59.1	66.7	7.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	39.1	36.4	2.8%
8th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	39.1	36.4	2.8%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	60.9	66.7	5.8%
8th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	60.9	66.7	5.8%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	34.8	42.9	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)	34.8	42.9	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	29.2	13.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	94	80	14.9%
African American	28	9	67.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	53	32.5%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	30%	20%

Schools Near Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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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 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 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
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter	Public, Charter	5-8	1550 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 414-6000	80	9	9.1	30.0%	53 (66.3%)	9 (11.3%)	9 (11.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	84.7	51^st of 545 public middle schools	90.6%		80.5	72^nd of 529 public middle schools	86.4%	21	7.7	48.2	50.0	48.3	43.0	71.4	65.4	83.3	69.0	72.0	57.1	41.4	46.5	$22,768
Hidden River Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8860	559	26	21.5	60.8%	201 (36.0%)	201 (36.0%)	42 (7.5%)	40 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (13.1%)	33.2	376^th of 545 public middle schools	31.0%		35.3	359^th of 529 public middle schools	32.1%	17		23.7	22.9	23.3	23.3		40.3	37.8	34.2	37.5		21.2	21.2	$14,187
HGA Junior High	Public, Charter	6-7	1381 Marshall Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Higher Ground Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 645-1000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	36.4	354^th of 545 public middle schools	35.0%					(n/a)		11.0	24.7		17.6		46.2	44.7		45.5
Global Arts Plus Upper	Public, Magnet	5-8	810 Palace Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8690	442	27	16.4	66.3%	144 (32.6%)	129 (29.2%)	69 (15.6%)	67 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	14.6	482^nd of 545 public middle schools	11.6%		21.9	427^th of 529 public middle schools	19.3%	55	41.0	13.3	6.4	10.2	16.1	44.3	21.9	26.9	32.4	30.3	24.7	9.1	15.7	$17,217
The Journey School Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 389-1579	26	2	15.5	80.8%	2 (7.7%)	10 (38.5%)	5 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (30.8%)	3.9	540^th of 545 public middle schools	0.9%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	16.7	8.0		0.0	0.0
Highland Park Middle School	Public	6-8	975 Snelling Ave S	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8950	805	40	20.0	53.3%	297 (36.9%)	158 (19.6%)	242 (30.1%)	34 (4.2%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (8.2%)	41	329^th of 545 public middle schools	39.6%		39.4	328^th of 529 public middle schools	38.0%	1		31.9	19.8	16.8	23.1		50.2	43.0	40.5	44.8		22.1	22.1	$13,758
St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary	Public, Charter	7-8	426 Osceola Ave S	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St. Paul School of Northern Lights	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 285-4672	27	3	7.7	37.0%	19 (70.4%)	1 (3.7%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)								(n/a)			10.0		6.7			40.0		53.3
Avalon Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	700 Glendale Street	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5795	71	6	11.5	32.4%	46 (64.8%)	1 (1.4%)	11 (15.5%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.7%)	47.5	286^th of 545 public middle schools	47.5%		64.7	165^th of 529 public middle schools	68.8%	121		35.3	33.3	29.2	32.3		44.4	36.0	62.5	47.8		13.6	13.6	$9,584
Sanford Middle	Public	6-8	3524 42nd Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4900	738	27	27.5	37.7%	421 (57.0%)	104 (14.1%)	74 (10.0%)	18 (2.4%)	64 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.7%)	66.9	158^th of 545 public middle schools	71.0%		68.3	144^th of 529 public middle schools	72.8%	14		41.0	43.8	33.0	39.3		60.5	52.0	46.3	53.1		35.8	35.8	$14,027
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1515 Brewster St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	624	41	15.0	85.4%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	605 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	11.5	498^th of 545 public middle schools	8.6%		10.3	484^th of 529 public middle schools	8.5%	14		7.6	12.5	16.7	12.2		23.0	22.9	18.2	21.4		7.4	7.4	$11,720

Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

How many students attend Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter.

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What is the racial makeup of Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?

Students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter are 66% White, 11% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter a good school?

Yes. Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter ranks in the top 9.4% of Minnesota middle schools.

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