Step Academy Charter School District

835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 620 students in Step Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Step Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
620 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Step Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#429 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Step Academy Charter   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Step Academy Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Step Academy Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Step Academy Charter   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
610 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
98%
12%
# White Students
4 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
1%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
40
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,637 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Step Academy Charter   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Step Academy Charter   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,356
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Step Academy Charter   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,637
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Step Academy Charter   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Step Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Step Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Step Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: K-5
| 250 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Step Academy Charter School District?
Step Academy Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Step Academy Charter School District?
Step Academy Charter School District is ranked #446 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Step Academy Charter School District?
98% of Step Academy Charter School District students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Step Academy Charter School District?
Step Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Step Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,637 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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