Serving 57 students in grades 5-8, Laura Jeffrey Charter 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laura Jeffrey Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Laura Jeffrey Charter's student population of 57 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laura Jeffrey Charter 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 Laura Jeffrey Charter is 0.65, which is more 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
#974 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
14%
12%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Jeffrey Charter's ranking?
Laura Jeffrey Charter is ranked #974 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Laura Jeffrey Charter?
57 students attend Laura Jeffrey Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Laura Jeffrey Charter students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Jeffrey Charter?
Laura Jeffrey Charter has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laura Jeffrey Charter offer ?
Laura Jeffrey Charter offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Laura Jeffrey Charter part of?
Laura Jeffrey Charter is part of Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Laura Jeffrey Charter located?
Laura Jeffrey Charter is located in the Macalester Groveland neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Macalester Groveland.
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