Academias La Paz School District

1801 Lacrosse Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119-8888
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 568 students in Academias La Paz School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Academias La Paz School District have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
568 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
n/a
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Academias La Paz School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#493 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

2%
46%

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17%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≤5%
41%
(2022-23)
55.9%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.60

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% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
91%
12%

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% Black
n/a
12%

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% White
8%
60%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,489 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,920 MM

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Spending
$9 MM
$17,562 MM

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Revenue / Student
$16,190
$19,326

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Spending / Student
$16,489
$20,060

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Best Academias La Paz School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Lacrosse Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School
Charter School
1801 Lacrosse Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
El Colegio High School
Charter School
4137 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Academias La Paz School District?
Academias La Paz School District manages 3 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Academias La Paz School District?
Academias La Paz School District is ranked #511 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Academias La Paz School District?
91% of Academias La Paz School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is Academias La Paz School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,489 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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