MMSA Elementary School

Summary:

MMSA Elementary School is a public charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 153 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 94.12% of students identifying as such.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.1 to 13.1, MMSA Elementary consistently underperforms academically. The school ranks in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 11.59% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. This persistent academic struggle is coupled with an exceptionally high percentage of students (88.68% to 98.48%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population.

While the nearby schools, such as Bruce F Vento Elementary, Community of Peace Academy Elementary, and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary, also face academic challenges, MMSA Elementary's performance is consistently lower than its counterparts, even in schools with similar demographic profiles. Addressing the unique needs of MMSA Elementary's predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population will require a comprehensive approach that considers the underlying socioeconomic factors and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

169 Jenks Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55117-8888

(651) 246-0845

District: Minnesota Math and Science Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
839^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,436

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.1%

White:

2.6%

Asian:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MMSA Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.2. (See more...)

Compare Details MMSA Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.1%), White (2.6%), Asian (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MMSA Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare MMSA Elementary School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at MMSA Elementary School is $24,436.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MMSA Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks MMSA Elementary School 839^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See MMSA Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Minnesota Math and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota Math and Science Academy 435^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for MMSA Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at MMSA Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	6.85	792^nd	853	7.2%
2018	4.19	804^th	847	5.1%
2019	5.39	814^th	870	6.4%
2021	4.27	829^th	869	4.6%
2022	11.24	756^th	858	11.9%
2023	5.48	799^th	845	5.4%
2024	5.20	839^th	881	4.8%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at MMSA Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	48.30	103^rd	242	57.4%
2019	44.71	110^th	239	54.0%
2021	26.41	157^th	175	10.3%
2022	59.87	69^th	256	73.0%
2023	41.95	155^th	276	43.8%
2024	38.28	195^th	303	35.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at MMSA Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	11.96	682^nd	728	6.3%
2019	16.24	662^nd	740	10.5%
2021	14.66	617^th	683	9.7%
2022	30.31	498^th	663	24.9%
2023	12.49	705^th	774	8.9%
2024	11.42	733^rd	793	7.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at MMSA Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	3.28	747^th	774	3.5%
2019	8.25	730^th	787	7.2%
2022	17.07	672^nd	799	15.9%
2023	6.92	736^th	787	6.5%
2024	8.95	744^th	809	8.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at MMSA Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.94	740^th	779	5.0%
2019	3.45	777^th	798	2.6%
2022	5.43	763^rd	808	5.6%
2023	5.21	760^th	799	4.9%
2024	3.73	801^st	826	3.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at MMSA Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	25.84	213^th	266	19.9%
2019	29.47	212^th	283	25.1%
2021	23.76	184^th	227	18.9%
2022	40.73	171^st	282	39.4%
2023	27.33	217^th	279	22.2%
2024	22.14	256^th	310	17.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for MMSA Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	9.63	474^th	523	9.4%
2018	9.58	462^nd	518	10.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

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Enrollment information for MMSA Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	8	190	58	5	0	4	265
2016	7	356	45	5	1	14	428
2017	3	427	26	7	1	5	469
2018	12	423	23	1	1	12	472
2019	0	188	5	0	1	3	197
2020	0	200	4	0	1	3	208
2021	1	191	3	1	0	1	197
2022	2	153	2	1	0	1	159
2023	4	144	3	1	0	1	153

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 MMSA Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	265	22.0	12.0	94
2016	428	31.0	13.8	95.8
2017	469	31.0	15.1	95.7
2018	472	38.9	12.1	97.2
2019	197	21.8	9.0	99
2020	208	9.0	23.0	99.5
2021	197	14.9	13.1	98.5
2022	159	15.2	10.3	88.7
2023	153	15.1	10.1	96.7

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 MMSA Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	265	22.0	12.0	94
2016	428	31.0	13.8	95.8
2017	469	31.0	15.1	95.7
2018	472	38.9	12.1	97.2
2019	197	21.8	9.0	99
2020	208	9.0	23.0	99.5
2021	197	14.9	13.1	98.5
2022	159	15.2	10.3	88.7
2023	153	15.1	10.1	96.7

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 MMSA Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$24,436

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MMSA Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 814^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 799^th of 845 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (MMSA Elementary School)	38.5	21.1	17.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota Math and Science Academy)	38.5	21.1	17.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (MMSA Elementary School)	25.6	10.3	15.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota Math and Science Academy)	25.6	10.3	15.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (MMSA Elementary School)	18.2	8.3	9.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota Math and Science Academy)	18.2	8.3	9.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (MMSA Elementary School)	16.3	10.8	5.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota Math and Science Academy)	16.3	10.8	5.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	197	153	22.3%
African American	188	144	23.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	4
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	96.7%	2.3%

Schools Near MMSA Elementary School

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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 All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
MMSA Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	169 Jenks Avenue	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Minnesota Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 246-0845	153	15	10.1	96.7%	4 (2.6%)	144 (94.1%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5.2	839^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.5	799^th of 845 public elementary schools	5.4%	40	23.9	9.1	2.1	11.6	18.6	14.0	23.4	18.8	10.6	10.6	$24,436
Saint Paul Music Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	27 Geranium Ave E	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8795	504	51	9.9	91.5%	43 (8.5%)	94 (18.7%)	73 (14.5%)	253 (50.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.7%)	11	787^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.7%		10.5	758^th of 845 public elementary schools	10.3%	29	21.1	40.8	16.5	25.9	9.7	25.3	25.9	20.8	7.1	7.1	$17,299
Bruce F Vento Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	409 Case Ave E	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8685	546	49	11.1	91.0%	52 (9.5%)	192 (35.2%)	62 (11.4%)	201 (36.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.8%)	3.4	860^th of 881 public elementary schools	2.4%		4.3	807^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.5%	53	11.5	16.7	4.0	10.6	6.4	16.4	10.5	11.3	4.0	4.0	$18,990
Community of Peace Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	471 Magnolia Ave E	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Community Of Peace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 280-4579	325	20	16.2	90.8%	17 (5.2%)	99 (30.5%)	68 (20.9%)	115 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.0%)	4.6	847^th of 881 public elementary schools	3.9%		3	829^th of 845 public elementary schools	1.9%	18	17.7	12.5		15.2	15.7	14.3		15.0			$15,690
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	170 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 350-7655	123	10	12.3	94.3%	0 (0.0%)	22 (17.9%)	5 (4.1%)	96 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$23,360
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary	Public, Charter	2-4	170 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 350-7655	123	6	20.5	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	20 (16.3%)	3 (2.4%)	100 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.2	639^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.5%					(n/a)	48.6	42.1		45.2	37.1	31.6		34.3
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1041 Marion St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 290-8354	507	43	11.7	84.6%	50 (9.9%)	109 (21.5%)	244 (48.1%)	67 (13.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.7%)	3.5	859^th of 881 public elementary schools	2.5%		3.9	812^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.9%	47	13.5	9.1	7.1	9.8	8.1	10.0	16.5	11.7	10.8	10.8	$18,198
HOPE Community Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	720 Payne Ave	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Hope Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 796-4500	479	57	8.4	86.4%	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.8%)	465 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4.9	842^nd of 881 public elementary schools	4.4%		3.3	822^nd of 845 public elementary schools	2.7%	20	22.4	18.2	6.0	15.3	11.7	17.1	20.5	16.5	4.8	4.8	$14,114
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1575 L'Orient St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8840	566	46	12.3	93.5%	53 (9.4%)	119 (21.0%)	88 (15.5%)	271 (47.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	5.6	835^th of 881 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.6	788^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.7%	47	27.1	9.7	13.3	16.5	13.8	7.5	21.7	14.1	12.1	12.1	$16,913
Water Lily Montessori	Public, Charter	PK-K	499 Wacouta St	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 227-7483	12	1	12.0	41.7%	4 (33.3%)	3 (25.0%)	1 (8.3%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about MMSA Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of MMSA Elementary School?

Students at MMSA Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend MMSA Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended MMSA Elementary School.

Is MMSA Elementary School a good school?

MMSA Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What district is MMSA Elementary School in?

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