St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper vs. Math And Science Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 609 students in grades 6-12, Math And Science Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
381 students
609 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#78 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
92
Grade 7 Students
-
92
Grade 8 Students
-
92
Grade 9 Students
96
117
Grade 10 Students
92
88
Grade 11 Students
96
69
Grade 12 Students
97
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
3%
23%
% White
78%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
