Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Raleigh Primary/el 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raleigh Primary/el Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Raleigh Primary/el Academy's student population of 211 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Raleigh Primary/el Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raleigh Primary/el Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raleigh Primary/el Academy 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 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raleigh Primary/el Academy 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 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/43000/42980/raleigh-primaryel-academy-chart-XlJlUo.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Raleigh Primary/el Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Raleigh Primary/el Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/43000/42980/raleigh-primaryel-academy-chart-blZjZ17.png)
White
80%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Raleigh Primary/el Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Raleigh Primary/el Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/43000/42980/raleigh-primaryel-academy-chart-bg1hGTL.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raleigh Primary/el Academy's ranking?
Raleigh Primary/el Academy is ranked #995 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Raleigh Primary/el Academy often compared to?
Raleigh Primary/el Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stowe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Raleigh Primary/el Academy?
211 students attend Raleigh Primary/el Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Raleigh Primary/el Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raleigh Primary/el Academy?
Raleigh Primary/el Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raleigh Primary/el Academy offer ?
Raleigh Primary/el Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Raleigh Primary/el Academy part of?
Raleigh Primary/el Academy is part of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Raleigh Primary/el Academy located?
Raleigh Primary/el Academy is located in the West Duluth neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in West Duluth.
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