Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sejong Academy Lower School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sejong Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sejong Academy Lower School's student population of 251 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Sejong Academy Lower School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sejong Academy Lower School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
94%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sejong Academy Lower School's ranking?
Sejong Academy Lower School is ranked #1463 out of 1,860 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sejong Academy Lower School?
251 students attend Sejong Academy Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sejong Academy Lower School students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sejong Academy Lower School?
Sejong Academy Lower School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sejong Academy Lower School offer ?
Sejong Academy Lower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sejong Academy Lower School part of?
Sejong Academy Lower School is part of Sejong Academy Of Minnesota School District.
In what neighborhood is Sejong Academy Lower School located?
Sejong Academy Lower School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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