Sejong Academy Lower School

1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sejong Academy Lower School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 97% 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sejong Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Sejong Academy Lower School's student population of 240 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Sejong Academy Lower School 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 Sejong Academy Lower School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1463 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sejong Academy Lower School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sejong Academy Lower School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sejong Academy Lower School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sejong Academy Lower School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
91%
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
1%
12%
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White
3%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sejong Academy Lower School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Sejong Academy Lower School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sejong Academy Lower School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sejong Academy Lower School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sejong Academy Lower School's ranking?
Sejong Academy Lower School is ranked #1463 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sejong Academy Lower School?
240 students attend Sejong Academy Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sejong Academy Lower School students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sejong Academy Lower School?
Sejong Academy Lower School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sejong Academy Lower School offer ?
Sejong Academy Lower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sejong Academy Lower School part of?
Sejong Academy Lower School is part of Sejong Academy Of Minnesota School District.
In what neighborhood is Sejong Academy Lower School located?
Sejong Academy Lower School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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