Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Midway Star 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Midway Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Midway Star Academy's student population of 416 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Midway Star 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 Midway Star Academy is 0.00, 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
#1770 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Midway Star Academy is ranked #1770 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Midway Star Academy?
416 students attend Midway Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Midway Star Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway Star Academy?
Midway Star Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Star Academy offer ?
Midway Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Midway Star Academy part of?
Midway Star Academy is part of Midway Star Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Midway Star Academy located?
Midway Star Academy is located in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 8 other public schools located in Saint Anthony Park.
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