Marine Area Community School

Summary:

Marine Area Community School is a public charter elementary school in Stillwater, Minnesota, serving 219 students in grades K-6. The school has a predominantly white student body, with over 90% of students identifying as white.

Academically, Marine Area Community School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (31.25%) and Reading (38.78%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly weak in 5th grade Math, where only 16.67% of students were proficient, compared to the state average of 44.14%. However, the school's 3rd grade Math and Reading proficiency rates are closer to the state averages, suggesting that the academic challenges may be more pronounced in the upper elementary grades. Compared to nearby schools like North Star Elementary, Rutherford Elementary, and Scandia Elementary, Marine Area Community School generally underperforms in academic achievement.

Additionally, Marine Area Community School has a significantly less diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with over 90% of students identifying as white. This lack of diversity may be a concern, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can provide valuable educational and social benefits for students. The school also has relatively low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 5.31% to 15.98% in recent years, which may indicate that the school serves a more affluent population compared to the surrounding area. Overall, the analysis of Marine Area Community School's data reveals several areas of concern, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and review its educational practices to address these challenges and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

601 Main St N
Stillwater, MN 55082-8888

(651) 409-3122

District: Marine Area Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
661^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,203

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

6.3%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marine Area Community School ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (6.3%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marine Area Community School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Marine Area Community School employs 13.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marine Area Community School is $12,203.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marine Area Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marine Area Community School 661^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Marine Area Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Marine Area Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marine Area Community School 359^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marine Area Community School

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Rank History for all students at Marine Area Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	52.60	490^th	870	43.7%
2021	51.57	498^th	869	42.7%
2022	55.38	429^th	858	50.0%
2023	40.87	566^th	845	33.0%
2024	28.92	661^st	881	25.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marine Area Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	64.55	148^th	500	70.4%
2023	42.28	307^th	524	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Marine Area Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	52.81	459^th	787	41.7%
2021	36.60	568^th	783	27.5%
2022	50.09	445^th	799	44.3%
2023	30.45	589^th	787	25.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Marine Area Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	60.16	371^st	798	53.5%
2022	53.64	415^th	808	48.6%
2023	44.43	499^th	799	37.5%
2024	14.13	724^th	826	12.3%

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Rank History for White students at Marine Area Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	37.36	531^st	722	26.5%
2021	23.35	630^th	710	11.3%
2022	32.29	556^th	725	23.3%
2023	13.99	672^nd	712	5.6%
2024	10.18	703^rd	730	3.7%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, August 31, 2019

This school won't teach anything that doesn't revolve around its tiny town. It has lied to its shareholders. All of the good teachers have left or were removed for having out of the box ideas. Go anywhere else but here. Classrooms have mold buildings are falling apart it's a tough place to be. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marine Area Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	152	2	2	2	2	0	2	162
2019	173	0	3	5	1	0	1	183
2020	179	1	2	4	1	0	5	192
2021	188	1	1	3	0	0	8	201
2022	187	0	2	5	1	1	11	207
2023	202	1	1	4	1	1	9	219
2024	113	2	1	2	0	0	8	126

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 Marine Area Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	162	9.9	16.3	8.6
2019	183	n/a	n/a	0
2020	192	13.4	14.2	1.6
2021	201	15.6	12.8	5.5
2022	207	18.8	10.9	5.3
2023	219	17.9	12.1	16
2024	126	13.1	9.5	17.5

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 Marine Area Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	162	9.9	16.3	8.6
2019	183	n/a	n/a	0
2020	192	13.4	14.2	1.6
2021	201	15.6	12.8	5.5
2022	207	18.8	10.9	5.3
2023	219	17.9	12.1	16
2024	126	13.1	9.5	17.5

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 Marine Area Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,203

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marine Area Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 490^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 566^th of 845 Elementary schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	42.9	43.3	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	42.9	43.3	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	54.6	36.7	17.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	54.6	36.7	17.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	77.5	38.7	38.8%
4th Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	77.5	38.7	38.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	66.7	38.7	28%
4th Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	66.7	38.7	28%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	21.4	25	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	21.4	25	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	64.3	61.3	3%
5th Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	64.3	61.3	3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Marine Area Community School)	64.3	48.4	15.9%
5th Grade Science (Marine Area Community School)	64.3	48.4	15.9%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	13.3	40	26.7%
6th Grade Math (Marine Area Community School)	13.3	40	26.7%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	50	60	10%
6th Grade Reading (Marine Area Community School)	50	60	10%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	183	219	19.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	4	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	173	202	16.8%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	16%	16%

Schools Near Marine Area Community 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
Marine Area Community School	Public, Charter	K-6	601 Main St N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Marine Area Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 409-3122	126	13	9.5	17.5%	113 (89.7%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	28.9	661^st of 881 public elementary schools	25.0%		40.9	566^th of 845 public elementary schools	33.0%	95	53.3	26.7	16.7	31.3	46.7	25.0	44.4	38.8	33.3	33.3	$12,203
New Heights Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	614 W Mulberry St	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	New Heights School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 439-1962	36	3	11.0	69.4%	27 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (22.2%)								(n/a)				16.7				33.3
Stonebridge Elementary	Public	K-5	900 Owens St N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8700	432	25	17.2	13.4%	377 (87.3%)	8 (1.9%)	16 (3.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.3%)	68	280^th of 881 public elementary schools	68.2%		57.3	400^th of 845 public elementary schools	52.7%	120	65.8	58.4	41.7	56.5	54.4	55.7	65.0	57.8	55.0	55.0	$12,892
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse	Public	PK	1111 Holcombe St S	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8605	222	15	14.7	23.0%	164 (73.9%)	13 (5.9%)	18 (8.1%)	11 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.8%)								(n/a)											$30,180
A/O Program	Public	PK, KG-1	1111 South Holcombe St	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 964-1274	9	2	5.2	33.3%	5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gate 4/5	Public	4-5	523 Marsh Street W.	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-6905	62	1	52.9	4.8%	53 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	6 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	99.3	2^nd of 881 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.1	1^st of 845 public elementary schools	99.9%	1		100.0	89.7	95.0		96.9	100.0	98.4	96.6	96.6	$3,320
Lily Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2003 Willard St W	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 351-6800	417	32	13.0	30.9%	327 (78.4%)	17 (4.1%)	26 (6.2%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.4%)	75.3	196^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.8%		59.3	375^th of 845 public elementary schools	55.6%	179	66.2	75.0	45.1	61.8	63.1	58.8	70.4	64.2	52.1	52.1	$14,495
Rutherford Elementary	Public	K-5	115 Rutherford Rd	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-6400	560	34	16.3	13.0%	476 (85.0%)	7 (1.3%)	27 (4.8%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	72.3	234^th of 881 public elementary schools	73.4%		65.1	306^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.8%	72	74.0	63.6	45.7	61.1	63.5	56.1	67.6	62.3	46.7	46.7	$12,518
Andersen Elementary	Public	K-5	309 4th St N	Bayport	55003	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 351-6600	326	23	14.4	17.2%	273 (83.7%)	3 (0.9%)	20 (6.1%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	48.1	515^th of 881 public elementary schools	41.5%		37.6	588^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.4%	73	72.7	38.9	20.0	43.9	45.5	41.8	56.4	47.9	47.3	47.3	$13,486
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower	Public, Charter	K-4	4260 Stagecoach Tr N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	St. Croix Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 395-5920	452	26	17.2	11.7%	324 (71.7%)	36 (8.0%)	18 (4.0%)	66 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	96.9	6^th of 881 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.3	6^th of 845 public elementary schools	99.3%		93.4	93.2		93.3	80.2	78.2		79.2			$11,771

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Marine Area Community School ranks in the bottom 25.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Marine Area Community School?

Students at Marine Area Community School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Marine Area Community School.

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