Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Success Academy Saint Cloud 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-6
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Saint Cloud ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Success Academy Saint Cloud's student population of 168 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Saint Cloud 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 Success Academy Saint Cloud is 0.04, 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
#1636 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
12%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Saint Cloud's ranking?
Success Academy Saint Cloud is ranked #1636 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Saint Cloud?
168 students attend Success Academy Saint Cloud.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Success Academy Saint Cloud students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy Saint Cloud?
Success Academy Saint Cloud has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Success Academy Saint Cloud offer ?
Success Academy Saint Cloud offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Success Academy Saint Cloud part of?
Success Academy Saint Cloud is part of Success Academy School District.
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