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:
51st of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,768 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
African American:
11.3%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), African American (11.3%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is $22,768.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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

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SchoolDigger ranks Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 22nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.19 152nd 454 66.5%
2011 66.79 132nd 478 72.4%
2012 58.85 219th 469 53.3%
2013 38.90 337th 488 30.9%
2014 37.28 340th 490 30.6%
2015 46.30 291st 516 43.6%
2016 46.17 285th 508 43.9%
2017 57.00 238th 523 54.5%
2018 45.73 322nd 518 37.8%
2019 46.29 312th 533 41.5%
2021 47.10 276th 521 47.0%
2022 74.28 99th 520 81.0%
2023 80.47 72nd 529 86.4%
2024 84.74 51st 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 214th 401 46.6%
2019 51.76 194th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.05 296th 436 32.1%
2019 36.93 316th 439 28.0%
2021 46.58 229th 443 48.3%
2022 72.72 93rd 467 80.1%
2023 80.31 57th 455 87.5%
2024 86.64 34th 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 64th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 145th 428 66.1%
2019 62.68 145th 428 66.1%
2022 68.36 101st 438 76.9%
2023 55.88 182nd 436 58.3%
2024 66.55 108th 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2009 52 23 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2010 91 34 11 11 4 n/a n/a 0 151
2011 104 46 6 14 3 0 14 0 187
2012 130 45 9 13 2 0 18 0 217
2013 94 41 9 17 1 0 20 0 182
2014 76 41 12 15 1 0 17 0 162
2015 54 32 11 12 2 0 24 0 135
2016 49 30 9 13 1 0 23 0 125
2017 49 30 8 16 1 0 18 0 122
2018 45 25 4 7 0 0 17 0 98
2019 40 28 4 8 2 0 12 0 94
2020 35 22 3 8 0 0 13 0 81
2021 35 17 4 8 0 0 9 0 73
2022 31 8 3 7 0 0 8 0 57
2023 53 9 2 9 0 0 7 0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

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YearTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 312th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd 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)25.936.8
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)25.936.8
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)6379
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)6379
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)40.946.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)40.946.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)59.166.7
 7.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)59.166.7
 7.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)39.136.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)39.136.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)60.966.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)60.966.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)34.842.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter)34.842.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4329.2
 13.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9480
 14.9%
African American289
 67.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4053
 32.5%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%30%
 20%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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

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


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