Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chester Creek Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chester Creek Academy's student population of 32 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester Creek Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Creek Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
16%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Creek Academy's ranking?
Chester Creek Academy is ranked #1706 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Creek Academy?
The graduation rate of Chester Creek Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Chester Creek Academy?
32 students attend Chester Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chester Creek Academy students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Creek Academy?
Chester Creek Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Creek Academy offer ?
Chester Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chester Creek Academy part of?
Chester Creek Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Chester Creek Academy located?
Chester Creek Academy is located in the Chester Park neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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