Rochester Phoenix Academy vs. Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Should you attend Rochester Phoenix Academy or Sunset Terrace Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Sunset Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Special
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-5
Total Students
81 students
412 students
% Male | % Female
80% | 20%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1072 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35-39%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥50%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
1
54
Grade 1 Students
2
80
Grade 2 Students
4
77
Grade 3 Students
1
76
Grade 4 Students
5
57
Grade 5 Students
6
68
Grade 6 Students
4
-
Grade 7 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
8
-
Grade 9 Students
8
-
Grade 10 Students
10
-
Grade 11 Students
6
-
Grade 12 Students
21
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
26%
25%
% White
43%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
12%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
