Midway Star Academy

1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
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Bottom 50%
Serving 399 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Midway Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Midway Star Academy's student population of 399 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Midway Star 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 Midway Star Academy is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1712 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midway Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midway Star 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
100%
12%
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White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midway Star Academy's ranking?
Midway Star Academy is ranked #1712 out of 1,734 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Midway Star Academy?
399 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 21:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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