Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Summary:

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with a diverse student population that is majority African American. However, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Athlos Academy significantly underperforms the state average on MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science across all grade levels, with only 14.53% of students proficient or better in math and reading in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school also struggles to effectively serve its subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools for African American, White, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 734th out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 827th out of 881 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby charter schools, such as Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy and Stride Academy K-8 Charter School, Athlos Academy's performance is notably lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings, even though they still underperform the state average. The challenges Athlos Academy faces in serving its diverse student population, which has a high percentage of African American and low-income students, suggest that socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and instructional practices may be contributing to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 3701 33rd Street South
       Saint Cloud, MN  56301-9920


(320) 281-4430

District: Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

SchoolDigger Rank:
827th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,516 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.2%
White:
20.4%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Compare Details Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.2%), White (20.4%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is $12,516.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud:

SchoolDigger ranks Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud 827th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud 442nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.18 734th 870 15.6%
2021 10.09 766th 869 11.9%
2022 9.65 763rd 858 11.1%
2023 6.90 784th 845 7.2%
2024 6.17 827th 881 6.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 216th 242 10.7%
2019 37.52 150th 239 37.2%
2021 35.13 119th 175 32.0%
2022 20.07 238th 256 7.0%
2023 11.16 275th 276 0.4%
2024 27.94 242nd 303 20.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.15 445th 463 3.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 696th 728 4.4%
2019 25.05 609th 740 17.7%
2021 19.09 586th 683 14.2%
2022 16.99 591st 663 10.9%
2023 7.78 735th 774 5.0%
2024 7.68 762nd 793 3.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.54 680th 774 12.1%
2019 26.99 628th 787 20.2%
2021 9.82 706th 783 9.8%
2022 6.22 751st 799 6.0%
2023 5.97 746th 787 5.2%
2024 7.69 757th 809 6.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.71 725th 779 6.9%
2019 11.94 711th 798 10.9%
2021 10.06 704th 784 10.2%
2022 15.69 694th 808 14.1%
2023 9.79 726th 799 9.1%
2024 6.88 776th 826 6.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 246th 266 7.5%
2019 28.66 213th 283 24.7%
2021 23.72 185th 227 18.5%
2022 15.88 261st 282 7.4%
2023 12.29 265th 279 5.0%
2024 14.33 281st 310 9.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.60 702nd 712 1.4%
2019 25.32 621st 722 14.0%
2021 16.82 662nd 710 6.8%
2022 33.39 544th 725 25.0%
2023 14.55 664th 712 6.7%
2024 10.80 700th 730 4.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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Rank History for all middle school students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.39 438th 533 17.8%
2021 14.12 460th 521 11.7%
2022 12.70 466th 520 10.4%
2023 12.23 476th 529 10.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.03 109th 109 0.0%
2019 47.62 53rd 120 55.8%
2021 23.02 99th 102 2.9%
2022 28.91 115th 130 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.85 389th 401 3.0%
2019 20.17 359th 415 13.5%
2021 15.91 372nd 399 6.8%
2022 20.59 352nd 404 12.9%
2023 13.01 429th 459 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.17 411th 436 5.7%
2019 23.94 361st 439 17.8%
2021 19.60 377th 443 14.9%
2022 14.78 414th 467 11.3%
2023 9.11 422nd 455 7.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.04 401st 438 8.4%
2019 15.20 398th 454 12.3%
2021 8.08 417th 437 4.6%
2022 8.30 447th 476 6.1%
2023 16.88 395th 464 14.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.87 134th 137 2.2%
2019 25.88 113th 148 23.6%
2021 24.06 117th 141 17.0%
2022 20.41 138th 162 14.8%
2023 21.09 138th 164 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.64 411th 428 4.0%
2019 41.67 268th 428 37.4%
2021 35.89 269th 422 36.3%
2022 20.41 385th 438 12.1%
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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 Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 263 140 8 18 5 0 79 0 513
2018 324 229 4 40 1 0 89 0 687
2019 233 277 3 38 2 1 59 0 613
2020 190 358 2 44 1 1 53 0 649
2021 167 374 3 53 1 1 45 0 644
2022 128 314 2 53 3 0 29 0 529
2023 91 264 3 53 0 0 35 0 446

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 Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 513 0.0 n/a 59.8
2018 687 n/a n/a 57.1
2019 613 37.5 16.3 69.8
2020 649 29.5 22.0 70
2021 644 41.5 15.4 60.7
2022 529 37.0 14.2 77.7
2023 446 33.4 13.3 85.7

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 Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 513 0.0 n/a 59.8
2018 687 n/a n/a 57.1
2019 613 37.5 16.3 69.8
2020 649 29.5 22.0 70
2021 644 41.5 15.4 60.7
2022 529 37.0 14.2 77.7
2023 446 33.4 13.3 85.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,516

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 784th of 845 Elementary schools
 8.4%
Ranks 438th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 476th of 529 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)41.614
 27.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)41.614
 27.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)29.710.5
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)29.710.5
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)30.326.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)30.326.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)34.917.1
 17.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)34.917.1
 17.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)323.5
 28.6%
   5th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)323.5
 28.6%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)5827.6
 30.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)5827.6
 30.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)367.1
 28.9%
   5th Grade Science (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)367.1
 28.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)27.414
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)27.414
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)53.224
 29.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)53.224
 29.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)18.84.9
 13.9%
   7th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)18.84.9
 13.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)31.326.8
 4.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)31.326.8
 4.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)22.25.3
 17%
   8th Grade Math (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)22.25.3
 17%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)44.421.1
 23.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)44.421.1
 23.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)25.710.8
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud)25.710.8
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613446
 27.2%
African American277264
 4.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic3853
 39.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White23391
 60.9%
Two or More Races5935
 40.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%85.7%
 15.8%


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Students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud are 59% African American, 20% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud.


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