Natural Science 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)1%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
9%
Black
(19-20)n/a
11%
White
(19-20)78%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
4%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Natural Science Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Natural Science Academy?
85 students attend Natural Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Natural Science Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Natural Science Academy offer ?
Natural Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Natural Science Academy part of?
Natural Science Academy is part of Natural Science Academy School District.
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