Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School

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Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School is a public charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 38 students in grades 5-8. With a unique racial makeup of 100% African American students, the school stands out from the diversity seen in nearby schools.

Academically, Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School faces significant challenges. Its proficiency rates in Math (9.3%) and Reading (45.83%) are well below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. While the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform exceptionally well, ranking 5th out of 158 Minnesota middle schools, its African American and low-income students struggle, ranking 97th and 320th out of 179 and 473 middle schools, respectively. The school's high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 92.11% indicates a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School's high student-teacher ratio of 28.5 suggests potential staffing and resource constraints, which could impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. The stark contrast in racial composition between Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School and nearby schools, such as Farnsworth Aerospace Upper (19.96% African American) and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (8.59% African American), highlights the unique challenges the school faces in serving its predominantly African American student population.

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Public, Charter 5-8

497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107-8888

(651) 615-6888

District: Quantum STEAM Academy Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
438^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 28.5

Number of students: 38

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Compare Details Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School ranks worse than 80.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.62. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School 438^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.62	438^th	545	19.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.99	5^th	158	96.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.24	320^th	473	32.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.73	97^th	179	45.8%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	31	0	0	0	0	0	0	31
2023	0	38	0	0	0	0	0	0	38

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	31	1.1	26.4	90.3
2023	38	1.3	28.5	92.1

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	31	1.1	26.4	90.3
2023	38	1.3	28.5	92.1

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.

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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 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 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
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	497 Humboldt Ave	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 615-6888	38	1	28.5	92.1%	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.6	438^th of 545 public middle schools	19.6%					(n/a)	12.5	0.0	13.3		9.3	58.8	46.7	31.3		45.8	25.0		25.0
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School	Public, Magnet	5-8	121 W Butler Ave	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 403-7401	768	56	13.6	51.3%	368 (47.9%)	66 (8.6%)	252 (32.8%)	21 (2.7%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (5.9%)	52.1	254^th of 545 public middle schools	53.4%		59.4	198^th of 529 public middle schools	62.6%	56	26.3	30.0	38.5	24.2	29.8	54.0	54.3	49.1	35.7	48.9	50.0	31.0	41.0	$13,831
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	19 E Exchange St.	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Upper Mississippi Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 528-8091	75	0	8.8	50.7%	34 (45.3%)	9 (12.0%)	18 (24.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)	37.9	348^th of 545 public middle schools	36.1%		25.2	410^th of 529 public middle schools	22.5%	62		9.1	0.0	17.4	11.4		54.6	45.5	37.5	43.5		28.0	28.0	$13,328
Saint Paul Online Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 767-8100	173	8	20.4	82.1%	22 (12.7%)	58 (33.5%)	30 (17.3%)	40 (23.1%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.8%)	11.9	494^th of 545 public middle schools	9.4%		16.3	460^th of 529 public middle schools	13.0%	34		10.3	8.8	0.0	6.9		41.4	17.7	8.0	22.7		11.1	11.1
St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary	Public, Charter	7-8	426 Osceola Ave S	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St. Paul School of Northern Lights	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 285-4672	27	3	7.7	37.0%	19 (70.4%)	1 (3.7%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)								(n/a)			10.0		6.7			40.0		53.3
St. Paul City Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	137	12	11.4	92.0%	3 (2.2%)	34 (24.8%)	69 (50.4%)	23 (16.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	5.3	528^th of 545 public middle schools	3.1%		6.8	505^th of 529 public middle schools	4.5%	23		2.2	2.1	4.7	2.9		21.3	14.6	4.7	13.8		4.6	4.6	$13,409
HOPE Community Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	720 Payne Ave	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Hope Community Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 796-4500	208	8	27.2	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	200 (96.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.5	496^th of 545 public middle schools	9.0%		12.2	477^th of 529 public middle schools	9.8%	19		4.8	22.2	17.0	13.5		15.5	20.3	13.5	16.5		9.4	9.4
Global Arts Plus Upper	Public, Magnet	5-8	810 Palace Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8690	442	27	16.4	66.3%	144 (32.6%)	129 (29.2%)	69 (15.6%)	67 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	14.6	482^nd of 545 public middle schools	11.6%		21.9	427^th of 529 public middle schools	19.3%	55	41.0	13.3	6.4	10.2	16.1	44.3	21.9	26.9	32.4	30.3	24.7	9.1	15.7	$17,217
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper	Public, Magnet	5-8	1000 Walsh St	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8880	486	34	14.1	85.0%	31 (6.4%)	97 (20.0%)	54 (11.1%)	270 (55.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.6%)	15.8	477^th of 545 public middle schools	12.5%		14.5	467^th of 529 public middle schools	11.7%	10	22.0	7.0	7.6	14.7	12.2	34.5	24.4	26.5	30.0	28.5	26.5	14.7	19.3	$15,250
Community of Peace Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	471 Magnolia Ave E	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Community Of Peace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 280-4601	283	9	29.9	89.8%	15 (5.3%)	72 (25.4%)	68 (24.0%)	108 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	11.1	499^th of 545 public middle schools	8.4%		11.8	480^th of 529 public middle schools	9.3%	19	6.8	11.6	9.3	4.5	8.1	24.3	27.9	25.0	22.4	24.9	9.6	2.9	6.4	$12,893

Frequently Asked Questions about Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School

How many students attend Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School.

Is Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School a good school?

Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Minnesota middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School?

Students at Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School are 100% African American.

What district is Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School in?

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter

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