Serving 85 students in grades 6-12, Rochester Beacon 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Beacon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Beacon Academy's student population of 85 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rochester Beacon 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 Rochester Beacon Academy is 0.37, which is less 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
#1494 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Beacon Academy's ranking?
Rochester Beacon Academy is ranked #1494 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Beacon Academy?
The graduation rate of Rochester Beacon Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Beacon Academy?
85 students attend Rochester Beacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rochester Beacon Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Beacon Academy?
Rochester Beacon Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Beacon Academy offer ?
Rochester Beacon Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rochester Beacon Academy part of?
Rochester Beacon Academy is part of Rochester Beacon Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 10/22/2020
The level 3 setting at RBA should be your very last choice. While there are plenty of amazing teachers who love the children and they would do anything to help the children succeed. The admin can be very difficult to deal with and I do not believe their methods are in line with the school's original intentions.
1 10/7/2020
This is not the place for your special needs child. They will force you into an iep that they won't follow, only to get extra funding. They lie. They look over huge issues and cut funding to student NEEDS and give pay cuts to staff to give admin huge raises. Staff not happy and not able to properly TEACH your kid anything.
4 3/23/2019
I loved this place so much, i miss my friends!
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