Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Obama Learning Center 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
61%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Obama Learning Center?
31 students attend Obama Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Obama Learning Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Obama Learning Center?
Obama Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Obama Learning Center offer ?
Obama Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Obama Learning Center part of?
Obama Learning Center is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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