For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 116 students in Rochester STEM Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rochester STEM Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
116 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Rochester STEM Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
116 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
100%
12%
# White Students
n/a
542,289 Students
% White Students
n/a
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,543 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,793 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,543
$17,860
Spending / Student
$19,793
$18,586
Best Rochester STEM Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rstem Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 408-7241
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 408-7241
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester STEM Academy School District?
Rochester STEM Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Rochester STEM Academy School District?
Rochester STEM Academy School District is ranked #469 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester STEM Academy School District?
100% of Rochester STEM Academy School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester STEM Academy School District?
Rochester STEM Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rochester STEM Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,793 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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