STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Summary:

STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is a public charter elementary school in Burnsville, Minnesota that serves 52 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This unique school has a specialized focus on serving African American and English Language Learner students, setting it apart from the more diverse nearby public schools.

While STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville's overall test scores on the MCA-III assessments are lower than the state and district averages, the school performs better in certain student subgroups. It ranks 120 out of 310 for African American students and 35 out of 303 for English Language Learner students, indicating that these groups are achieving at higher levels compared to the state. However, the school faces challenges related to its high percentage of students (88.46%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby public schools like Westview Elementary, Southview Elementary, and Gideon Pond Elementary, STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has lower test scores and higher rates of poverty. However, the school's specialized focus on underserved populations and its higher rankings for certain student subgroups suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement and growth, particularly in addressing the unique needs of its target student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 14450 Burnhaven Dr
       Burnsville, MN  55306-8888


(651) 289-6120

District: STEP Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
695th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  52

Racial breakdown:

African American:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.57. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville:

SchoolDigger ranks STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville 695th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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STEP Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks STEP Academy 340th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

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Rank History for all students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.57 695th 881 21.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.77 35th 303 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.95 416th 793 47.5%
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Rank History for Female students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.35 677th 809 16.3%
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Rank History for Male students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.54 617th 826 25.3%
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Rank History for African American students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.76 120th 310 61.3%
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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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Enrollment information for STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 52

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 STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 52 3.5 14.8 88.5

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 STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 52 3.5 14.8 88.5

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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STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville.

Students at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville are 100% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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