Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hazel Park Preparatory 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 10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy's student population of 388 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazel Park Preparatory 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 Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1800 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
37%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
35%
12%
White
8%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Park Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is ranked #1800 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hazel Park Preparatory Academy?
388 students attend Hazel Park Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hazel Park Preparatory Academy students are Asian, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Park Preparatory Academy?
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hazel Park Preparatory Academy offer ?
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hazel Park Preparatory Academy part of?
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Hazel Park Preparatory Academy located?
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
School Reviews
2 3/24/2021
Haha hahaha the school and teachers aren't that professional in person. Haha, a lot of the teachers are nice, but they need to be a little more strict on the students. In every class there's always gotta be a student doing something stupid or mad and the teachers don't even do anything about it. Hppa gives a lot of freedom, and I'm sure the students appreciate that but the teachers still need to know how to control them. Some teachers do well at teaching new things, and others don't. I only recommend going to this school if you live near it.
5 10/10/2014
this school is great.Some of the staff though shows more attention to the Asian children to the other races
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