Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saint Paul Music 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Paul Music Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Saint Paul Music Academy's student population of 554 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saint Paul Music Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Paul Music Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
55%
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
18%
12%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Paul Music Academy's ranking?
Saint Paul Music Academy is ranked #1568 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Saint Paul Music Academy often compared to?
Saint Paul Music Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Saint Paul Music Academy?
554 students attend Saint Paul Music Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Saint Paul Music Academy students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Paul Music Academy?
Saint Paul Music Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saint Paul Music Academy offer ?
Saint Paul Music Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Saint Paul Music Academy part of?
Saint Paul Music Academy is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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