Gentry Academy Middle

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Gentry Academy Middle ranks 142 nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gentry Academy Middle is a public charter middle school located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 188 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, ranking in the top half of Minnesota middle schools.

Gentry Academy Middle's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. Its overall Math proficiency rate of 58.42% and Reading proficiency rate of 50.79% significantly exceed the state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 7th grade Math, where 68% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.09%. Gentry Academy Middle has also improved its overall SchoolDigger rating from 3 to 4 stars out of 5 in the past year. While the school's white students perform relatively lower than other subgroups, its female and male students both outperform the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Gentry Academy Middle stands out. It outperforms the nearby Bellaire Education Center in both Math and Reading proficiency, and it also performs better than the larger public middle schools in the area, such as Central Middle and Sunrise Park Middle. However, the nearby John Glenn Middle, part of the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district, has significantly lower proficiency rates than Gentry Academy Middle.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1420 County Road E East
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110-8888

(651) 604-8300

District: Gentry Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gentry Academy Middle ranks better than 73.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.57. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gentry Academy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gentry Academy Middle 142^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Gentry Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Gentry Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gentry Academy Charter School 208^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Gentry Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.42	190^th	529	64.1%
2024	69.57	142^nd	545	73.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Gentry Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.23	200^th	455	56.0%
2024	70.95	108^th	474	77.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gentry Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.86	174^th	464	62.5%
2024	65.03	143^rd	479	70.1%

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Rank History for White students at Gentry Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.78	255^th	436	41.5%
2024	56.30	172^nd	440	60.9%

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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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	160	0	6	3	2	1	172
2023	172	6	4	4	1	1	188
2024	174	6	2	7	1	2	192

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 Gentry Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	172	4.0	43.0	1.7
2023	188	12.0	15.6	4.3
2024	192	9.1	20.9	10.4

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 Gentry Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	172	4.0	43.0	1.7
2023	188	12.0	15.6	4.3
2024	192	9.1	20.9	10.4

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
Gentry Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1420 County Road E East	Vadnais Heights	55110	Ramsey County	Gentry Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 604-8300	192	9	20.9	10.4%	174 (90.6%)	6 (3.1%)	7 (3.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	69.6	142^nd of 545 public middle schools	73.9%		60.4	190^th of 529 public middle schools	64.1%	48	56.3	46.8	68.0	62.2	58.4	56.3	59.6	48.0	38.6	50.8	42.6	20.9	32.2
Sunrise Park Middle	Public	6-8	2399 Cedar Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2700	750	47	16.0	39.6%	448 (59.7%)	73 (9.7%)	76 (10.1%)	89 (11.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.5%)	58.4	208^th of 545 public middle schools	61.8%		71.4	118^th of 529 public middle schools	77.7%	90		35.7	29.0	48.7	37.8		50.6	39.8	47.4	46.2		34.8	34.8	$12,849
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center	Public	6-8	2399 Cedar Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2700	70	0		52.9%	29 (41.4%)	13 (18.6%)	10 (14.3%)	6 (8.6%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (14.3%)	2.9	545^th of 545 public middle schools	0.0%		3.1	529^th of 529 public middle schools	0.0%	16		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		7.7	8.3	0.0	5.3		0.0	0.0	$2,525
Level Up Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2600 East County Road E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 408-5559	72	4	19.6	50.0%	49 (68.1%)	11 (15.3%)	5 (6.9%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	32.7	382^nd of 545 public middle schools	29.9%		36.9	347^th of 529 public middle schools	34.4%	35		21.7	16.7	18.2	19.1		47.8	38.9	40.9	42.9		13.6	13.6	$4,752
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	2600 E County Rd E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 408-5559	10	2	5.0	70.0%	3 (30.0%)	2 (20.0%)	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)								(n/a)
Bellaire Education Center	Public	5-9	2540 County Rd F	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5530	26	6	4.3	38.5%	12 (46.2%)	10 (38.5%)	1 (3.8%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					28.6					0.0
Central Middle	Public	6-8	4857 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2888	969	47	20.5	22.3%	750 (77.4%)	38 (3.9%)	67 (6.9%)	47 (4.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.4%)	70.3	140^th of 545 public middle schools	74.3%		77.9	87^th of 529 public middle schools	83.6%	53		51.3	51.4	46.5	49.6		67.5	52.4	40.9	53.1		25.8	25.8	$11,158
Central Area Learning Center	Public	6-8	4857 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2888	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$2,525
White Bear Lake Middle OLL	Public	6-8	4855 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 407-7579	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
John Glenn Middle	Public	6-8	1560 E County Rd B	Maplewood	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 748-6300	1,047	70	14.9	74.2%	216 (20.6%)	186 (17.8%)	151 (14.4%)	384 (36.7%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	101 (9.6%)	18.1	462^nd of 545 public middle schools	15.2%		19.1	439^th of 529 public middle schools	17.0%	23		16.9	22.3	20.7	19.8		25.8	25.5	21.5	24.4		11.8	11.8	$14,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Gentry Academy Middle

What is the racial makeup of Gentry Academy Middle?

Students at Gentry Academy Middle are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Gentry Academy Middle a good school?

Gentry Academy Middle ranks 142^nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gentry Academy Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Gentry Academy Middle.

What district is Gentry Academy Middle in?

Gentry Academy Charter School

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