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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Math And Science Academy's student population of 609 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math And Science Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Math And Science Academy is 0.71, 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
#78 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
23%
12%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Math And Science Academy's ranking?
Math And Science Academy is ranked #78 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Math And Science Academy?
The graduation rate of Math And Science Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Math And Science Academy?
609 students attend Math And Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Math And Science Academy students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Math And Science Academy?
Math And Science Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Math And Science Academy offer ?
Math And Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Math And Science Academy part of?
Math And Science Academy is part of Math And Science Academy School District.
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