Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stride Academy K-8 Charter 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 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School's student population of 544 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stride Academy K-8 Charter 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 Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is 0.34, 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
#1615 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
80%
12%
White
13%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School's ranking?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is ranked #1615 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Stride Academy K-8 Charter School often compared to?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
544 students attend Stride Academy K-8 Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Stride Academy K-8 Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stride Academy K-8 Charter School offer ?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School part of?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is part of Stride Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 10/4/2022
pretty good place :}
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