Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rockridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Rockridge Academy's student population of 35 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rockridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockridge Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockridge Academy's ranking?
Rockridge Academy is ranked #1074 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Rockridge Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Rockridge Academy?
35 students attend Rockridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rockridge Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockridge Academy?
Rockridge Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockridge Academy offer ?
Rockridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockridge Academy part of?
Rockridge Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Rockridge Academy located?
Rockridge Academy is located in the Lakeside And Lester Park neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Lakeside And Lester Park.
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