Serving 375 students in grades 5-8, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School is 0.42, 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
#44 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School is ranked #44 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School?
375 students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School offer ?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School part of?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School is part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District.
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