Community of Peace Academy is a chartered public school located in the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Karen Rusthoven, this former K-5 school has now grown to be a PreK-12 school with around 800 students.
Serving 291 students in grades 5-8, Community Of Peace Academy Middle 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 9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School's student population of 291 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Community Of Peace Academy Middle 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 Community Of Peace Academy Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1715 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
37%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
28%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Of Peace Academy Middle School's ranking?
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School is ranked #1715 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Community Of Peace Academy Middle School often compared to?
Community Of Peace Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School, Creative Arts Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Community Of Peace Academy Middle School?
291 students attend Community Of Peace Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Community Of Peace Academy Middle School students are Asian, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Of Peace Academy Middle School?
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community Of Peace Academy Middle School offer ?
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Of Peace Academy Middle School part of?
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School is part of Community Of Peace Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Of Peace Academy Middle School located?
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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