Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Summary:

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 241 students in grades K-5 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, a predominantly African American student population.

The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and proficiency rates on state assessments, ranking in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools. Despite a focus on math and science, the school's proficiency rates in these subjects are well below the state averages and the nearby public schools, such as Riverview Intermediate School and Pleasantview Elementary, which demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement. The school's student population also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.98% to 95.44% over the past three school years.

The high concentration of African American students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy, compared to the more racially diverse nearby public schools, suggests that the school may be experiencing racial isolation, which can have negative impacts on student outcomes. The combination of racial isolation, academic underperformance, and socioeconomic challenges at the school may indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population, as the school's persistent struggles contrast sharply with the stronger performance of surrounding St. Cloud Public School District and Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303-8888

(320) 774-2201

District: Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
720^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,533

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.7%

White:

1.7%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.7%), White (1.7%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy is $14,533.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy 720^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy 369^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	0.29	839^th	840	0.1%
2016	0.33	845^th	848	0.4%
2017	0.43	850^th	853	0.4%
2018	1.33	840^th	847	0.8%
2019	4.63	826^th	870	5.1%
2021	7.26	789^th	869	9.2%
2022	17.60	716^th	858	16.6%
2023	19.71	691^st	845	18.2%
2024	20.66	720^th	881	18.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	19.20	237^th	242	2.1%
2019	23.08	219^th	239	8.4%
2021	33.51	127^th	175	27.4%
2022	42.79	139^th	256	45.7%
2023	57.07	86^th	276	68.8%
2024	52.30	108^th	303	64.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.89	719^th	728	1.2%
2019	13.13	685^th	740	7.4%
2021	14.99	613^th	683	10.2%
2022	32.61	478^th	663	27.9%
2023	39.70	502^nd	774	35.1%
2024	40.39	509^th	793	35.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	0.85	773^rd	774	0.1%
2019	4.87	755^th	787	4.1%
2021	7.95	719^th	783	8.2%
2022	14.24	686^th	799	14.1%
2023	12.20	694^th	787	11.8%
2024	24.72	643^rd	809	20.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.83	758^th	779	2.7%
2019	5.62	756^th	798	5.3%
2021	7.76	723^rd	784	7.8%
2022	18.17	687^th	808	15.0%
2023	29.72	606^th	799	24.2%
2024	17.31	700^th	826	15.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	13.54	253^rd	266	4.9%
2019	23.52	235^th	283	17.0%
2021	29.27	168^th	227	26.0%
2022	44.66	150^th	282	46.8%
2023	53.66	116^th	279	58.4%
2024	51.94	134^th	310	56.8%

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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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	6	125	0	0	7	138
2016	6	152	0	0	1	159
2017	1	166	0	0	1	168
2018	2	205	0	0	1	208
2019	3	163	1	0	0	167
2020	2	182	1	0	1	186
2021	3	221	1	0	1	226
2022	4	227	0	0	0	231
2023	4	233	1	1	2	241

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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	138	11.0	12.5	99.3
2016	159	16.0	9.9	100
2017	168	15.8	10.6	100
2018	208	18.0	11.5	95.7
2019	167	19.6	8.4	89.2
2020	186	29.0	6.4	88.7
2021	226	23.5	9.6	87.2
2022	231	22.5	10.2	84
2023	241	21.5	11.2	95.4

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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	138	11.0	12.5	99.3
2016	159	16.0	9.9	100
2017	168	15.8	10.6	100
2018	208	18.0	11.5	95.7
2019	167	19.6	8.4	89.2
2020	186	29.0	6.4	88.7
2021	226	23.5	9.6	87.2
2022	231	22.5	10.2	84
2023	241	21.5	11.2	95.4

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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,533

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 826^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 691^st of 845 Elementary schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	26.7	51.4	24.8%
3rd Grade Math (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	26.7	51.4	24.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	33.3	34.3	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	33.3	34.3	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	26.7	32.5	5.8%
4th Grade Math (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	26.7	32.5	5.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	20	32.5	12.5%
4th Grade Reading (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	20	32.5	12.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	0	10	10%
5th Grade Math (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	0	10	10%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	19.1	32.5	13.5%
5th Grade Reading (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	19.1	32.5	13.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	4.8	17.5	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy)	4.8	17.5	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	241	44.3%
African American	163	233	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.2%	95.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

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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 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1025 18th St N	Saint Cloud	56303	Stearns County	Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 774-2201	241	22	11.2	95.4%	4 (1.7%)	233 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	20.7	720^th of 881 public elementary schools	18.3%		19.7	691^st of 845 public elementary schools	18.2%	29	42.2	29.7	29.7			34.5	31.1	29.7	35.1			31.9	13.9	13.9	$14,533
Success Academy Saint Cloud	Public, Charter	K-7	809 12th St N	Saint Cloud	56303	Stearns County	Success Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 876-3050	168	9	18.6	99.4%	1 (0.6%)	165 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.6	775^th of 881 public elementary schools	12.0%		10.1	760^th of 845 public elementary schools	10.1%	15	40.9	25.0	11.5	13.0	0.0	19.8	18.2	17.4	15.4	43.5	9.1	21.9	8.0	8.0
Madison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2805 9th St N	Saint Cloud	56303	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 370-6330	649	34	19.2	73.8%	201 (31.0%)	274 (42.2%)	59 (9.1%)	20 (3.1%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	88 (13.6%)	23.6	701^st of 881 public elementary schools	20.4%		25.8	648^th of 845 public elementary schools	23.3%	53	30.0	41.9	18.9			30.1	25.0	41.4	46.7			37.2	23.3	23.3	$12,943
Pleasantview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1009 N 6th Ave	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 253-0506	712	54	13.2	48.2%	543 (76.3%)	35 (4.9%)	43 (6.0%)	17 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (9.8%)	58.1	402^nd of 881 public elementary schools	54.4%		58.9	381^st of 845 public elementary schools	54.9%	21	51.5	53.2	45.5			50.0	39.8	49.2	69.1			53.4	50.4	50.4	$11,315
Mississippi Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1003 S 4th St	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 252-0122	848	58	14.6	39.9%	697 (82.2%)	25 (2.9%)	51 (6.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.0%)	44.4	550^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.6%		48.3	501^st of 845 public elementary schools	40.7%	49	49.6	43.8	40.5			44.5	33.3	46.1	57.7			46.1	39.6	39.6	$9,911
Lincoln Elementary	Public	3-5	336 5th Ave SE	Saint Cloud	56304	Sherburne County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 370-6660	396	29	13.6	92.4%	77 (19.4%)	241 (60.9%)	33 (8.3%)	12 (3.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	8.6	802^nd of 881 public elementary schools	9.0%		7.3	782^nd of 845 public elementary schools	7.5%	20		15.7	12.2			14.1		20.8	31.8			25.8	15.4	15.4	$14,628
Westwood Elementary	Public	K-5	5800 Ridgewood Rd	Saint Cloud	56303	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 370-7630	387	31	12.5	63.3%	175 (45.2%)	96 (24.8%)	41 (10.6%)	25 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.7%)	36	606^th of 881 public elementary schools	31.2%		46.4	515^th of 845 public elementary schools	39.1%	91	49.3	57.9	24.6			43.0	41.8	36.8	46.4			42.0	26.1	26.1	$15,046
Talahi Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1321 University Dr SE	Saint Cloud	56304	Sherburne County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 370-7780	563	36	15.6	83.5%	117 (20.8%)	334 (59.3%)	44 (7.8%)	10 (1.8%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	48 (8.5%)								(n/a)	18.4					18.4	18.2					18.2			$14,864
Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers	Public	K-6	212 3rd Avenue North	Sartell	56377	Stearns County	Benton-Stearns Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 257-9989	10	3	3.0	70.0%	8 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)						0.0						0.0
Riverview Intermediate School	Public	3-5	627 Third Avenue North	Sartell	56377	Stearns County	Sartell-St. Stephen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 253-2200	938	58	16.1	22.9%	798 (85.1%)	28 (3.0%)	32 (3.4%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.8%)	82.5	120^th of 881 public elementary schools	86.4%		77.2	177^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.1%	57	69.7	63.4	71.5			68.0	63.4	61.6	72.9			66.0	64.8	64.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy

How many students attend Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy?

Students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy are 97% African American, 2% White.

Is Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy a good school?

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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