For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 703 students in Step Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Step Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
703 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Step 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
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
1 Student
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
696 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
99%
12%
# White Students
3 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
1%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
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:
47
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,145 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,780
$17,860
Spending / Student
$11,145
$18,586
Best Step Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Step Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Step Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 703 students.
What is the rank of Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District is ranked #410 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 Step Academy School District?
99% of Step Academy School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Step Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,145 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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