Richard Allen Math&science Academy (Closed 2012)

Richard Allen Math&science Academy serves 49 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
≤10%
56%
(10-11)
≤20%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
88%
12%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School District Name
Richard Allen Math&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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Richard Allen Math&science Academy?
49 students attend Richard Allen Math&science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Richard Allen Math&science Academy students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Allen Math&science Academy?
Richard Allen Math&science Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richard Allen Math&science Academy offer ?
Richard Allen Math&science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richard Allen Math&science Academy part of?
Richard Allen Math&science Academy is part of Richard Allen Math&science Academy School District.

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