The Journey School

Summary:

The Journey School is a public charter elementary school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 64.75% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

The Journey School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, socioeconomic status, and racial disparities when compared to nearby charter schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grades and subjects, with only 6.9% of students proficient or better in Math and 20.69% proficient in Reading. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 83.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools. Additionally, the racial makeup of The Journey School is in stark contrast to the nearby charter schools, such as Great River Elementary School and Twin Cities German Immersion Charter, which have much more diverse student populations.

The Journey School's consistently low rankings and test scores suggest that the school may be struggling to effectively support the needs of its student population, which often include factors such as food insecurity, lack of access to resources, and other socioeconomic barriers to learning. When compared to the nearby charter schools, The Journey School's academic performance is significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas, indicating that the school may need to explore new strategies and resources to improve student outcomes. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at The Journey School also suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing the needs of its high-poverty student population.

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Public, Charter K-6

775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104-8888

(612) 389-1579

District: The Journey School

SchoolDigger Rank:
821^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.8%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Journey School ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.51. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks The Journey School 821^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See The Journey School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

The Journey School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Journey School 448^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at The Journey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	6.45	797^th	869	8.3%
2022	2.03	848^th	858	1.2%
2023	3.76	814^th	845	3.7%
2024	6.51	821^st	881	6.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Journey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	5.39	681^st	683	0.3%
2023	4.43	764^th	774	1.3%
2024	9.52	747^th	793	5.8%

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Rank History for Female students at The Journey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	3.73	759^th	783	3.1%

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Rank History for African American students at The Journey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.23	261^st	310	15.8%

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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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by a citizen
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

I found out from my child that at least seven teachers and staff quit or left since September. It is only February. The communication is not good at this school. I do not suggest sending your child to this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Journey School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	3	14	1	5	0	12	35
2021	2	40	2	15	2	22	83
2022	2	46	3	18	2	18	89
2023	1	79	4	20	1	17	122

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 The Journey School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	35	1.0	35.0	80
2021	83	4.0	20.7	91.6
2022	89	8.0	11.1	85.4
2023	122	8.3	14.6	83.6

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 The Journey School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	35	1.0	35.0	80
2021	83	4.0	20.7	91.6
2022	89	8.0	11.1	85.4
2023	122	8.3	14.6	83.6

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.

Schools Near The Journey 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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th 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 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
The Journey School	Public, Charter	K-6	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 389-1579	122	8	14.6	83.6%	1 (0.8%)	79 (64.8%)	20 (16.4%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.9%)	6.5	821^st of 881 public elementary schools	6.8%		3.8	814^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.7%	7	15.8	5.6	0.0				6.9	26.3	22.2	21.4				20.7	7.1		7.1
Great River Elementary School	Public, Charter	1-6	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	384	16	23.8	17.4%	289 (75.3%)	9 (2.3%)	26 (6.8%)	18 (4.7%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (8.9%)	62.2	351^st of 881 public elementary schools	60.2%		60.7	361^st of 845 public elementary schools	57.3%	10	32.3	54.1	36.1	33.9			39.0	45.0	64.5	82.3	71.4			66.0	57.4		57.4	$5,108
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	1350 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 523-0888	990	28	35.5	65.9%	588 (59.4%)	130 (13.1%)	90 (9.1%)	30 (3.0%)	31 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	119 (12.0%)	26.1	680^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.8%		23.6	670^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.7%	10	36.2	22.2	10.7	23.4			22.2	41.3	33.6	35.1	50.6			41.3	26.8		26.8
New Century School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 478-4535	349	33	10.4	96.0%	2 (0.6%)	347 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	761^st of 881 public elementary schools	13.6%		12.1	743^rd of 845 public elementary schools	12.1%	18	27.8	29.6	14.6				24.8	22.2	24.1	36.6				26.9	30.0		30.0	$12,325
Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1031 Como Avenue	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 492-7106	615	49	12.4	10.1%	519 (84.4%)	20 (3.3%)	27 (4.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)	70.5	249^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.5	257^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.6%	8	53.7	61.0	34.9	43.1	54.0	56.6	50.3	56.7	62.7	68.2	69.0	86.2	67.9	68.5	71.2	52.8	63.0	$11,805
Maxfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	380 Victoria St N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8680	355	28	12.9	94.1%	37 (10.4%)	182 (51.3%)	51 (14.4%)	40 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.4%)	2.8	867^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.6%		6.5	790^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.5%	77	12.2	7.0	0.0				6.0	7.3	13.0	17.7				13.0	6.1		6.1	$20,879
Hamline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1599 Englewood Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8715	303	26	11.4	84.2%	63 (20.8%)	139 (45.9%)	22 (7.3%)	35 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.5%)	4.8	843^rd of 881 public elementary schools	4.3%		5.3	800^th of 845 public elementary schools	5.3%	43	10.3	15.4	2.2				8.9	10.0	24.4	13.3				15.9	11.6		11.6	$17,968
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1515 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	1,031	101	10.1	85.8%	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	11 (1.1%)	997 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.7%)	7.4	814^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.6%		4.9	802^nd of 845 public elementary schools	5.1%	12	28.5	23.8	9.7				19.9	13.3	18.7	25.4				19.6	11.0		11.0	$10,908
Como Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	780 Wheelock Pkwy W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8820	327	38	8.5	90.2%	37 (11.3%)	64 (19.6%)	39 (11.9%)	154 (47.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.6%)	25.6	683^rd of 881 public elementary schools	22.5%		24.1	662^nd of 845 public elementary schools	21.7%	21	32.0	29.4	37.5				33.1	28.0	20.0	53.6				34.6	28.6		28.6	$21,235
HGA Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1381 Marshall Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Higher Ground Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 645-1000	573	30	18.8	98.8%	0 (0.0%)	573 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	611^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.6%		31.2	622^nd of 845 public elementary schools	26.4%	11	45.1	43.9	25.8				37.9	27.7	34.6	52.3				38.5	47.7		47.7	$13,537

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The Journey School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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What is the racial makeup of The Journey School?

Students at The Journey School are 65% African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend The Journey School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 122 students attended The Journey School.

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