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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Students at Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School are 100% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School.
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Minnesota middle schools.