STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

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STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville ranks 392 nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Burnsville, Minnesota, part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district.

The school faces significant challenges, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state averages and the nearby high-performing schools like Prior Lake-Savage Middle School, Kenwood Trail Middle School, and Century Middle School. STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville ranks in the bottom 25% of Minnesota middle schools, with its performance also lower than the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district average. The school's demographics, with a higher percentage of minority and low-income students, may be contributing to these performance gaps.

However, the school's exceptional performance among English Language Learners, who rank in the top 1% of Minnesota middle schools, suggests the school may have effective strategies in place for supporting certain student subgroups. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's overall low performance should be a priority for the district and school leadership to ensure all students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306-8888

(651) 285-1920

District: STEP Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville ranks worse than 71.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.54. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville:

SchoolDigger ranks STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville 392^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

STEP Academy:

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

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Rank History for all students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.54	392^nd	545	28.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.42	2^nd	158	98.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.08	308^th	473	34.9%

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Rank History for Female students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.02	280^th	474	40.9%

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Rank History for Male students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.91	404^th	479	15.7%

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Rank History for African American students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.20	57^th	179	68.2%

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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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Enrollment information for STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	0	70	0	0	0	0	0	0	70

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 6-12 - Burnsville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	70	0.0	n/a	27.1

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 6-12 - Burnsville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	70	0.0	n/a	27.1

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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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville	Public, Charter	6-8	14450 Burnhaven Dr	Burnsville	55306	Dakota County	STEP Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 285-1920	70	0		27.1%	0 (0.0%)	70 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.5	392^nd of 545 public middle schools	28.1%					(n/a)	17.1	16.0	27.8	19.2	37.1	60.0	29.4	42.9	5.9	5.9
Joseph Nicollet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	400 E 134th St	Burnsville	55337	Dakota County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(952) 707-2600	748	52	14.3	67.0%	225 (30.1%)	230 (30.7%)	170 (22.7%)	54 (7.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (8.3%)	33.9	369^th of 545 public middle schools	32.3%		27.1	400^th of 529 public middle schools	24.4%	31	29.5	25.9	26.0	27.2	42.7	33.3	37.2	37.8	13.5	13.5	$14,713
Eagle Ridge Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13955 Glendale Rd	Savage	55378	Scott County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(952) 707-2800	644	44	14.6	71.3%	197 (30.6%)	153 (23.8%)	183 (28.4%)	49 (7.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.7%)	34.3	366^th of 545 public middle schools	32.8%		33.8	371^st of 529 public middle schools	29.9%	5	25.4	22.4	23.7	23.9	39.9	39.2	39.8	39.7	16.4	16.4	$13,684
Valley Middle School of STEM	Public	6-8	900 Garden View Dr	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8300	1,060	68	15.5	45.0%	461 (43.5%)	233 (22.0%)	202 (19.1%)	58 (5.5%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (9.5%)	49.3	270^th of 545 public middle schools	50.5%		52.4	247^th of 529 public middle schools	53.3%	23	36.7	29.0	33.8	33.2	52.0	35.2	39.0	42.2	30.2	30.2	$12,751
Lakeville Online Academy-Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	17630 Juniper Path	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 232-2023	51	4	13.0	29.4%	38 (74.5%)	7 (13.7%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)	48.4	279^th of 545 public middle schools	48.8%		34.4	368^th of 529 public middle schools	30.4%	89			21.4	27.6		54.6	41.2	48.6	23.5	23.5
Century Middle School	Public	6-8	18610 Ipava Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-2301	959	54	17.8	13.9%	674 (70.3%)	62 (6.5%)	49 (5.1%)	108 (11.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.8%)	88.9	35^th of 545 public middle schools	93.6%		85.2	45^th of 529 public middle schools	91.5%	10	57.3	56.0	63.2	58.8	76.5	59.9	61.1	65.9	39.6	39.6	$10,910
Oak Grove Middle	Public	6-8	1300 W 106th St	Bloomington	55431	Hennepin County	Bloomington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 681-6600	661	48	13.8	39.2%	323 (48.9%)	107 (16.2%)	111 (16.8%)	42 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (11.2%)	52	255^th of 545 public middle schools	53.2%		55.7	219^th of 529 public middle schools	58.6%	36	29.5	43.8	39.1	37.6	41.2	42.5	34.0	39.3	33.5	33.5	$15,707
Kenwood Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	19455 Kenwood Tr	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3800	788	55	14.2	29.9%	498 (63.2%)	62 (7.9%)	115 (14.6%)	55 (7.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.7%)	67.7	151^st of 545 public middle schools	72.3%		69.5	134^th of 529 public middle schools	74.7%	17	45.1	52.8	47.7	48.5	57.9	47.2	44.5	49.9	26.6	26.6	$12,649
Falcon Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8760	987	61	16.2	33.3%	549 (55.6%)	124 (12.6%)	174 (17.6%)	47 (4.8%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (8.3%)	72.9	121^st of 545 public middle schools	77.8%		62.7	177^th of 529 public middle schools	66.5%	56	46.3	39.5	52.1	45.6	58.1	53.7	49.0	53.8	37.2	37.2	$12,226
Scott Highlands Middle	Public	6-8	14011 Pilot Knob Rd	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 423-7581	1,207	70	17.2	28.7%	706 (58.5%)	165 (13.7%)	100 (8.3%)	135 (11.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (8.0%)	78.6	81^st of 545 public middle schools	85.1%		77.8	88^th of 529 public middle schools	83.4%	7	51.3	47.0	45.6	48.0	68.0	54.1	55.1	59.1	36.2	36.2	$11,260

Frequently Asked Questions about STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Is STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville a good school?

STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville ranks 392^nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville?

Students at STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville are 100% African American.

What district is STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville in?

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How many students attend STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville.

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