Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Summary:

Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 117 students from kindergarten to 4th grade, with a unique racial makeup of 100% African American students.

Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates in both math and reading compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.47% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 students per teacher in 2020-2021 to 25 students per teacher in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.52% in 2020-2021 to 99.15% in 2022-2023.

While the school's overall performance is low, its African American students and English Language Learner students have performed relatively better, ranking 113 out of 310 and 20 out of 303 Minnesota elementary schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. However, Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary's performance is significantly lower than the nearby Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet and St. Paul School of Northern Lights, which have higher proficiency rates in both math and reading. The school's unique challenges, including its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the fluctuations in student-teacher ratio, may be contributing factors to its academic struggles.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107-8888

(651) 615-6888

District: Quantum STEAM Academy Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
679^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.0

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.1. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary 679^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Quantum STEAM Academy Charter 376^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	6.13	796^th	858	7.2%
2023	24.92	655^th	845	22.5%
2024	26.10	679^th	881	22.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	40.96	146^th	256	43.0%
2023	80.30	23^rd	276	91.7%
2024	83.26	20^th	303	93.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.17	477^th	774	38.4%
2024	49.00	430^th	793	45.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.19	709^th	809	12.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	25.62	224^th	282	20.6%
2023	59.23	93^rd	279	66.7%
2024	60.73	113^th	310	63.5%

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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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Year	African American	Total
2021	67	67
2022	79	79
2023	117	117

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 Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	67	7.0	9.5	95.5
2022	79	7.8	10.0	96.2
2023	117	4.6	25.0	99.1

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 Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	67	7.0	9.5	95.5
2022	79	7.8	10.0	96.2
2023	117	4.6	25.0	99.1

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 Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

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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 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 All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	497 Humboldt Ave	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 615-6888	117	5	25.0	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	679^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.9%		24.9	655^th of 845 public elementary schools	22.5%	24	50.0	27.8			39.5	32.0	31.6			31.8
Riverview Spanish/English Dual Imme	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	160 Isabel St E	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8665	254	69	3.6	84.6%	20 (7.9%)	17 (6.7%)	201 (79.1%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	10	792^nd of 881 public elementary schools	10.1%		7.9	775^th of 845 public elementary schools	8.3%	17	21.1	15.9	3.5		14.4	20.5	9.3	48.3		23.4	20.7	20.7	$16,432
Cherokee Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	694 Charlton St	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8610	225	19	12.0	83.1%	53 (23.6%)	49 (21.8%)	70 (31.1%)	17 (7.6%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.3%)	11.2	783^rd of 881 public elementary schools	11.1%		8.3	773^rd of 845 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	25.0	18.2	6.1		15.6	20.8	24.2	35.3		27.5	25.0	25.0	$23,552
Rise Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	355 Randolph Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Rise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 605-2360	147	17	8.6	90.5%	3 (2.0%)	20 (13.6%)	1 (0.7%)	120 (81.6%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	853^rd of 881 public elementary schools	3.2%		7.6	780^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.7%	73	0.0	7.7	0.0	10.0	4.9	5.0	15.4	7.4	23.3	13.6	7.1	7.1	$15,969
Rise Academy Online	Public, Charter	K-6	355 Randolph Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Rise Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 605-2360	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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)
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	217 W Moreland Ave	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 403-7800	384	41	9.3	67.7%	105 (27.3%)	60 (15.6%)	155 (40.4%)	20 (5.2%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.4%)	27	675^th of 881 public elementary schools	23.4%		34	608^th of 845 public elementary schools	28.0%	67	40.0	36.4			38.2	34.7	35.1			34.9			$16,650
Saint Paul Online Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 767-8100	224	30	7.4	80.8%	23 (10.3%)	67 (29.9%)	31 (13.8%)	79 (35.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.4%)	7.7	810^th of 881 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.2	750^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.2%	60	8.3	7.1	0.0		4.7	33.3	21.4	23.5		25.6	14.3	14.3
Daytons Bluff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	262 Bates Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8915	248	26	9.6	89.1%	30 (12.1%)	81 (32.7%)	31 (12.5%)	66 (26.6%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (14.9%)	12.8	773^rd of 881 public elementary schools	12.3%		3.7	815^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.6%	42	48.4	28.6	25.0		33.7	12.9	13.9	12.5		13.1	9.4	9.4	$18,892
St. Paul City Primary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	295	22	13.6	90.2%	3 (1.0%)	62 (21.0%)	135 (45.8%)	74 (25.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	2.4	873^rd of 881 public elementary schools	0.9%		2	840^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.6%	33	4.7	2.0	6.4		4.3	7.0	2.0	17.0		8.6	6.4	6.4	$17,124

Frequently Asked Questions about Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Is Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary a good school?

Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary?

Students at Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary are 100% African American.

How many students attend Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary.

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