Star of the North Academy Charter S

Summary:

Star of the North Academy Charter S is a public charter school serving 187 students in grades K-8 in East Bethel, Minnesota, a community located in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Star of the North Academy Charter S has consistently underperformed academically compared to nearby public schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.94% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%, and just 29.63% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 49.85% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in 6th and 8th grade Math, where only 12.5% of students were proficient. Compared to nearby schools like Northpoint Elementary, Rum River Elementary, and Andover Elementary, Star of the North's academic performance is substantially lower across the board.

The demographic makeup of Star of the North Academy Charter S also differs significantly from the surrounding public schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (46.52%) compared to the nearby Spring Lake Park Public Schools (0.86% to 20.82%) and a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.78% to 92.67% over the past 3 years, compared to 19.69% to 44.21% at the nearby public schools. These factors suggest the school may be serving a more challenging student population that requires additional resources and support, which could be contributing to its poor academic performance.


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Public, Charter K-8

 1562 Viking Blvd
       East Bethel, MN  55011-8888


(763) 450-5560

District: Star of the North Academy Charter S

SchoolDigger Rank:
753rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,385 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.5%
White:
31.0%
Asian:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Star of the North Academy Charter S ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Star of the North Academy Charter S ranks worse than 76.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Star of the North Academy Charter S is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.5%), White (31%), Asian (20.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Star of the North Academy Charter S is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Star of the North Academy Charter S is $12,385.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Star of the North Academy Charter S:

SchoolDigger ranks Star of the North Academy Charter S 753rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Star of the North Academy Charter S in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Star of the North Academy Charter S 416th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Star of the North Academy Charter S in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Star of the North Academy Charter S 383rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Star of the North Academy Charter S

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 69.86 261st 840 68.9%
2016 53.77 475th 848 44.0%
2017 37.61 617th 853 27.7%
2018 47.66 524th 847 38.1%
2019 33.54 651st 870 25.2%
2021 23.41 683rd 869 21.4%
2022 28.71 656th 858 23.5%
2023 25.99 645th 845 23.7%
2024 16.47 753rd 881 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.49 66th 276 76.1%
2024 36.94 203rd 303 33.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.70 372nd 728 48.9%
2021 46.56 393rd 683 42.5%
2022 48.96 345th 663 48.0%
2023 43.51 462nd 774 40.3%
2024 28.04 617th 793 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.15 717th 783 8.4%
2022 15.21 679th 799 15.0%
2023 31.21 586th 787 25.5%
2024 11.38 722nd 809 10.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.34 620th 808 23.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.20 48th 266 82.0%
2019 67.23 77th 283 72.8%
2022 50.11 130th 282 53.9%
2023 63.04 80th 279 71.3%
2024 52.03 133rd 310 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Star of the North Academy Charter S

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Rank History for all middle school students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.73 366th 523 30.0%
2018 55.29 255th 518 50.8%
2019 35.36 368th 533 31.0%
2022 18.66 435th 520 16.3%
2023 17.19 453rd 529 14.4%
2024 28.09 416th 545 23.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.87 284th 404 29.7%
2023 29.53 335th 459 27.0%
2024 41.97 277th 473 41.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.53 395th 474 16.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.70 242nd 438 44.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Star of the North Academy Charter S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.15 68th 179 62.0%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Star of the North Academy Charter S

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 29 53 10 0 0 0 0 0 92
2016 52 70 29 0 0 0 0 0 151
2017 65 75 22 0 0 0 1 0 163
2018 44 67 24 1 0 0 0 0 136
2019 49 81 23 1 0 0 0 0 154
2020 40 57 29 0 0 0 0 0 126
2021 39 64 22 1 0 0 0 0 126
2022 40 79 28 3 0 0 0 0 150
2023 58 87 38 1 0 0 3 0 187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Star of the North Academy Charter S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 92 9.0 10.2 68.5
2016 151 10.0 15.1 67.5
2017 163 13.0 12.4 54.6
2018 136 14.1 9.6 61
2019 154 15.0 10.2 31.2
2020 126 13.0 9.6 79.4
2021 126 12.4 10.0 77.8
2022 150 14.1 10.5 92.7
2023 187 15.1 12.3 89.8

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 Star of the North Academy Charter S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 92 9.0 10.2 68.5
2016 151 10.0 15.1 67.5
2017 163 13.0 12.4 54.6
2018 136 14.1 9.6 61
2019 154 15.0 10.2 31.2
2020 126 13.0 9.6 79.4
2021 126 12.4 10.0 77.8
2022 150 14.1 10.5 92.7
2023 187 15.1 12.3 89.8

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 Star of the North Academy Charter S

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,385

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Star of the North Academy Charter S

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 651st of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 645th of 845 Elementary schools
 1.5%
Ranks 368th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 453rd of 529 Middle schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)66.731.8
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)66.731.8
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)33.318.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)33.318.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)39.157.1
 18%
   4th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)39.157.1
 18%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)27.340
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)27.340
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)53.36.7
 46.7%
   5th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)53.36.7
 46.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)46.740
 6.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)46.740
 6.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Star of the North Academy Charter S)33.340
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Star of the North Academy Charter S)33.340
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)61.527.8
 33.8%
   6th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)61.527.8
 33.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)66.727.8
 38.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)66.727.8
 38.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)23.511.1
 12.4%
   7th Grade Math (Star of the North Academy Charter S)23.511.1
 12.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)17.716.7
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Star of the North Academy Charter S)17.716.7
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154187
 21.4%
African American8187
 7.4%
American Indian00
Asian2338
 65.2%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White4958
 18.4%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%89.8%
 58.7%


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Star of the North Academy Charter S ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Star of the North Academy Charter S.

Students at Star of the North Academy Charter S are 47% African American, 31% White, 20% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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